Canada Donating More Than 800 Drones to Aid Ukrainian War Effort

Canada Donating More Than 800 Drones to Aid Ukrainian War Effort
National Defence Minister Bill Blair speaks to reporters on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Dec. 6, 2023. (The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick) Sean Kilpatrick
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Ottawa will donate more than 800 drones to help Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia, Defence Minister Bill Blair has announced.

The Canadian-made drones, which come with a $95 million price tag, are expected to be delivered to Ukraine by spring, Mr. Blair told reporters during a Feb. 19 press conference. The SkyRanger R70 drones will be sourced from Teledyne, a company based in Waterloo, Ont.