Canada boosts Ukraine aid, drone production
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- Canada approves C$350 million in new military aid for Ukraine, focused on interceptor missiles and air defense.
- Ottawa plans to expand drone production to millions of units over the next two years, with one-third allocated to Ukraine.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has approved a new C$350 million military aid package for Ukraine, aimed at providing Kyiv with interceptor missiles and strengthening its air defense capabilities.
The announcement came after Carney met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Calgary, Alberta, as Ukraine faces shortages of interceptor missiles, including US-made Patriot systems used to counter Russian ballistic missile attacks.
Carney said the new support would help protect civilians and critical infrastructure, while Zelenskyy thanked Canada for what he described as crucial assistance at a critical time.
The latest package brings Canada’s total aid commitments to Ukraine since February 2022 to more than C$25.5 billion, including C$8.5 billion in direct military assistance.
Carney also unveiled strategic plans to increase Canada’s drone production to millions of units over the next two years, with one-third of the output earmarked for Ukraine.
Zelenskyy has emphasized Ukraine’s growing need for technology and financing as Russian attacks intensify.
