Canada to donate over 800 drones to Ukraine this spring

Canada to donate over 800 drones to Ukraine this spring

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Canada will supply Ukraine this spring with more than 800 modern combat drones worth almost CAD 100 million (about $73 million).

Canada's Minister of National Defense Bill Blair announced this in Toronto on Monday, February 19, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.

He said Canada was investing more than $95 million to provide Ukraine with more than 800 SkyRanger R70 multi-mission Unmanned Aerial Systems.

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According to him, the Canadian-made multi-rotor drone is one of the best of its kind in the world and can handle a variety of payloads up to 3.5 kilograms, including munitions.

"These drones are going to help Ukraine's frontline troops assess targets and threats with accuracy and effectiveness," Blair said.

Read also: Canada to provide Ukraine with additional USD 46 million for F-16 maintenance

These capabilities will help Ukrainian operators to recognize individuals, vehicles and any heat source from a long distance, especially in dark conditions and poor weather.

"We anticipate that the first systems will be delivered to the Ukrainian Armed Forces this spring. They are in a hurry, and so are we," Blair said.

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The minister clarified that the contract signed with the drone manufacturer also provides for the provision of spare parts and maintenance services.

Last week, at a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, Canada announced the allocation of about $46 million to support the setup of a sustainable F-16 fighter aircraft capability in Ukraine.

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