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Canada Global(Web News)The federal government will spend $273 million to acquire new military equipment for the Canadian-led NATO battle group in Latvia.
Under it, Saab Canada Inc. will spend $227·5 million on a short-range air defense system. The equipment will provide protection against fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters and drones. In addition, the remaining $46 million will be spent on the purchase of anti-drone equipment. Defense Minister Bill Blair said this is the first time the Canadian Armed Forces will have an air defense capability.