Ottawa ready to supply Ukraine with Canadian high-tech drones, source says

Ukraine\u0027s first deputy PM requested 300 drones last July as a donation from Canada — a commitment that likely would cost around $150M.

She requested 300 drones as a donation from Canada — a commitment that likely would cost around $150 million.The signals intercept capability of the R70, in particular, would be invaluable because it allows the drone to identify where enemy phones are, and can even identify individuals.While Canada has committed over $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine, much of it has been bought from abroad or taken from existing inventory.

The request for drones was not a priority until recently but sources suggest that the Canadian Commercial Corporation, a Crown corporation mandated to help governments abroad access goods from Canada, is now engaged in the deal.Article content Daniel Minden, press secretary for Anand, did not comment on the progress of any drone deal or why the government sat on Svyrydenko’s request for months.John Ivison: While Canada dithers over warships, drones devastate Russian fleet

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