Canada Global(Web News) Defense Minister Bill Blair announced on Monday that Canada will donate 800 drones to Ukraine.
The cost of the drones is estimated at $95 million and will be part of a $500 million package promised to Ukraine by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during his visit to Kiev in June last year. Since February 2022, Canada has spent $9·7 billion in aid to Ukraine. This includes $2·4 billion in military aid.
Blair said in a media release that with the help of these drones, Ukraine will be able to strengthen its defense against Russia. As long as the conflict lasts, Canada stands with Ukraine. The SkyRanger R70 drones are manufactured by a company based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. They can carry a variety of camera systems and identify locations.
