Canada and Ukraine sign drone co-production deal at CANSEC

A new corporate partnership between Canadian and Ukrainian drone manufacturers will see drones produced in Canada for use by Ukraine's military. The agreement was formalized this week by the defence ministers of both countries during the CANSEC defence trade show in Ottawa.

The joint venture involves the Ukrainian company Airlogix and the Canadian drone maker Sentinel RD, which is based in Hamilton, Ontario. Under the pact, both companies will manufacture drone systems in Canada that are destined for Ukrainian forces. This initiative builds upon a letter of intent signed by the two nations last fall to cooperate on the co-production of defence technology.

The development comes as drone technology has seen rapid advancement throughout the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with unmanned systems reportedly accounting for a significant portion of casualties. The partnership aims to directly support Ukraine's defence needs with specialized equipment.

Officials have framed the agreement as a step to bolster Ukraine's military capabilities through industrial collaboration. The Canadian defence minister stated that supporting Ukraine remains a top priority, and this...