Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair announced new military donations to Ukraine. These donations include 10 multi-purpose boats from Zod...
Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair announced new military donations to Ukraine. These donations include 10 multi-purpose boats from Zodiac Hurricane Technologies, worth about C$20 million (US$14.86 million), Xinhua News Agency reported, citing a defense press release on Tuesday. These multi-engine, rigid-hulled inflatable boats will support Ukraine in a variety of maritime operations, including search and rescue, troop and cargo transport, surveillance and reconnaissance.
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Each boat will be equipped with advanced sensors, navigation and communication systems, the statement said, adding that delivery of the trained boats is expected to be completed by late spring 2024. Prime Minister Blair also announced that starting next month, Canada will provide the Ukrainian military with civilian instructors, aircraft and support personnel contracted by Montreal-based Top Ace to help it join the F-16 training coalition. . Contribute to training activities in Denmark and France.
This support is worth approximately C$15 million (US$11.14 million). The minister said in a statement that the training will begin in February 2024 and continue until 2025. As of February 2022, Canada has provided more than C$2.4 billion (US$1.78 billion) in military aid to Ukraine. These include Leopard 2 main battle tanks, armored recovery vehicles, armored combat support vehicles, anti-tank weapons, small arms, M777 howitzers and associated ammunition, high-resolution drone cameras, winter clothing, and more.
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