Canada donates $2.3 million to Ukraine for the production of drones by the Ukrainian defense industry

(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Canada is donating 3 million Canadian dollars (approximately $2.3 million) to Ukraine for the production of combat drones by Ukraine’s domestic defense industry.

The Canadian Ministry of Defense said this after a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, Ukrinform reports.

“At today’s meeting, (Canadian) Defense Minister (Bill) Blair announced that Canada is donating $3 million to Ukraine for the production of drones by Ukraine’s domestic defense industry. This is the first time Canada has directly contributed to the production of military drones. in Ukraine, and this donation will be made in cooperation with the United Kingdom,” the statement said.

Blair also confirmed that Canada is making an additional contribution of approximately CAD 13 million (approximately $10 million) to the Czech Republic’s initiative to purchase and supply large-caliber ammunition to Ukraine.

“This contribution is in addition to last month’s announcement of CAD 40 million and brings Canada’s total contribution to the Czech initiative to more than CAD 53 million (over $ 40 million),” the ministry said.

Additionally, Blair noted that Canada’s donation of drones from Teledyne FLIR in Waterloo, Ontario, announced in February 2024, will grow by an additional 100 drones, bringing the country’s total contribution to SkyRanger drones to 900. Delivery of these drones will begin in May. .

The 21st meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group took place virtually on Friday at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany. Defense ministers and senior military leaders from more than 50 countries attended the event.

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