Canada agrees on C$350 million air defense package for Ukraine, Carney says
- On Thursday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a 100-year strategic partnership in Calgary, formalizing cooperation in defense, energy, and trade to support Ukraine's long-term sovereignty.
- To bolster Ukraine's defense against ongoing infrastructure attacks, Canada announced a $350 million air defense package and launched a new drone marketplace allowing military units to partner directly with companies to rapidly increase production capacity.
- Canada will provide over $430 million in loan guarantees for winter gas purchases, bringing total support to 26 billion, while Ottawa launched a joint venture between General Dynamics Mission Systems Canada and GreenTech to produce uncrewed systems.
- Zelenskyy called the air defense supplies a "very important package" crucial for protecting skies during winter, thanking Canada for its steadfast commitment and emphasizing the focus remains on "protecting our skies and preparing for the winter."
- Canada remains committed to rebuilding Ukraine's infrastructure once peace is achieved, with officials noting the partnership aims to foster industrial collaboration and the relationship will "flourish in the century ahead.
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Zelenskyy and Carney view Ukrainian-Canadian defense developments; 30% of manufactured drones to be transferred to AFU
During the Ukrainian head of state's visit to Canada, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney attended a presentation showcasing Ukrainian drones, joint technological developments, and component manufacturing companies, the President's Office reported on its website.
Canada and Ukraine are familiar with the situation, the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will inform you about it, the President of the Republic of Poland, Volodimir Zelenskij. "Danas su Canada i Ukraine sklopile novo partnershiptvo koje će Kanadskim oružanim snagama osigurati vodeće […] Objava Novo partnership: Canada će uz help Ukraine proizvoditi "milijune dronova" pojavila se prvi puta on Novi list.
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Canada, Ukraine to scale up military drone production
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Calgary, Alberta, on Thursday, with the two sides announcing new agreements to expand joint drone production and deepen defense and security cooperation.
Canada, Ukraine Sign 100-Year, Drone-Heavy Defense Deal
Canada has locked in a century-long bet on drones and defence with Ukraine. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday signed a 100-year strategic declaration that covers defence, trade, investment, energy, and critical minerals—and puts drone production at its core, the CBC reports. Carney said...
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