Canada Launches Defence Drone Initiative to Accelerate Sovereign Uncrewed Systems Development and Strengthen Domestic Defence Industry

Ottawa creates marketplace of drone suppliers for Canadian Armed Forces

Uncrewed systems that can be quickly updated are essential for modern warfare, Lt.-Gen. Darcy Molstad says

Canada launches Defence Drone Initiative to accelerate sovereign uncrewed systems development and strengthen domestic defence industry

The initiative will be led jointly by the Department of National Defence and the Defence Investment Agency. It is designed to create a faster route for promising Canadian technologies to move from concept through operational testing and, where requirements are met, into production. The programme will connect military and coast guard requirements with Canadian expertise in drones and related technologies. Those areas include robotics, artificial …