Canada agrees on C$350 million air defense package for Ukraine, Carney says
The package will help Kyiv counter missile attacks as Canada deepens defense and drone cooperation with Ukraine through a 100-year partnership.
- On Thursday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a 100-year strategic partnership in Calgary, formalizing cooperation in defense, energy, and trade to support Ukraine's long-term sovereignty.
- To bolster Ukraine's defense against ongoing infrastructure attacks, Canada announced a $350 million air defense package and launched a new drone marketplace allowing military units to partner directly with companies to rapidly increase production capacity.
- Canada will provide over $430 million in loan guarantees for winter gas purchases, bringing total support to 26 billion, while Ottawa launched a joint venture between General Dynamics Mission Systems Canada and GreenTech to produce uncrewed systems.
- Zelenskyy called the air defense supplies a "very important package" crucial for protecting skies during winter, thanking Canada for its steadfast commitment and emphasizing the focus remains on "protecting our skies and preparing for the winter."
- Canada remains committed to rebuilding Ukraine's infrastructure once peace is achieved, with officials noting the partnership aims to foster industrial collaboration and the relationship will "flourish in the century ahead.
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Ottawa, Kiev Sign 100-Year Security Pact Focused on Drones and Defence as Zelenskyy Visits Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, president of Ukraine, sign agreements in Calgary, on Sept. 10, 2026. (The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh)
Canada Targets Millions of Drones, With a Third Going to Ukraine
Canada, Ukraine forge 100-year pact built on drones and defence
Canada and Ukraine signed a sweeping 100-year partnership on Thursday that puts defence production at its core. Ottawa plans to build millions of drones, pairing Canadian firms with Ukraine's battle-tested industry, while expanding co-operation on counter-drone technology, munitions and AI. Canada also pledged new funding for air defence and energy security.
Canada unveils US$254 million air defence package for Ukraine
Canada has agreed to a C$350 million (US$254 million) aid package for Kyiv to acquire air defence interceptors, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday, after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Kyiv is running critically low on US-made Patriot interceptors capable of stopping Russia’s ballistic missiles at a time when Moscow is stepping up its attacks. “As Russia escalates its barbaric aerial warfare indiscriminately targeting…
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