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.
He said that these devices will be purchased as soon as possible and will be delivered by the end of this year. Blair made the announcement in Brussels, where he is attending a meeting of NATO defense ministers.
