Trump promises huge boost in military spending
PHILADELPHIA — Republican Donald Trump vowed Wednesday to boost defence spending and deploy more active troops, fighter planes, Navy ships and submarines as he works to convince skeptics in both parties that he’s ready to lead the world’s most powerful military.
The New York businessman, who has struggled at times to demonstrate a command of foreign policy, also seemed to acknowledge he does not currently have a plan to address cyber security or the Islamic State group.
If elected, Trump said he would give military leaders 30 days to formulate a plan to defeat the group, commonly known as ISIS. He also said he would ask the joint chiefs of staff to conduct a review of the nation’s cyber defences to determine all vulnerabilities.
Trump’s address came hours before his national security acumen is tested at a “commander in chief” forum on NBC.