A coalition of nine nations has now committed to a new multilateral institution designed to finance Western military build-up, according to a report by Euronews.
The latest development adds a ninth country to the group backing the Canada-led proposal, which aims to create a dedicated financial vehicle for defence spending across allied nations.
The expansion of the coalition comes as Canada continues to withhold the official roster of founding members.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand previously indicated that the full list would be released only after broader international support for startup capital was secured.
The hesitation of Europe's largest military and economic powers to join the initial group has cast doubt on the institution's immediate financial firepower and long-term viability.
The proposed defence bank represents a significant shift in how Western allies might fund rearmament efforts, moving beyond traditional national budgets and ad-hoc funding mechanisms.