The spending will be detailed at four separate events in four cities.

It comes after years of complaints by the military that armed forces personnel have been forced to operate with aging equipment that requires endless repair. Gen. Rick Hillier, the Chief of Defence Staff was all smiles on Wednesday when he spoke to reporters and senators about the refurbishing of the service — with good reason.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper will travel to Halifax on Monday to make the first announcement of three new supply ships at a cost of $2.1-billion, sources have told The Globe and Mail.

Tuesday's announcement will take place in Quebec where the government will indicate plans to buy trucks worth $1.1-billion. Source.

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