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Canadian Armed Forces hold major drone testing event with manufacturers
The RED COBALT accelerator puts military operators and developers in direct contact as Canada seeks faster adoption of lower-cost drones.
- On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, the Canadian Armed Forces launched the RED COBALT Uncrewed Systems Accelerator at a NATO test centre in the Ottawa Valley to test drone platforms.
- Modern warfare necessitates rapid adoption of new technology, prompting the military to integrate more uncrewed platforms like the low-cost drones deployed in the Ukraine war.
- Military drone operators and industry experts are directly collaborating at the event to discuss and refine platform development through real-world testing scenarios.
- Darcy Molstad, commander of the Canadian Joint Forces Command, is leading coordination efforts to identify the specific mix of new uncrewed systems required for future military operations.
- Molstad emphasized the military must work with industry to innovate swiftly, ensuring the armed forces remain equipped with cutting-edge technologies as drone technology develops rapidly.
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