US EditionOttawa eyeing Ukrainian partnership, EU loans for defence equipment, minister says
- On June 26, 2025, Defence Minister David McGuinty stated that Canada is actively exploring the possibility of partnering with Ukraine to jointly produce military equipment.
- This consideration follows Ukraine's emergence as a leader in combat drone technology developed during its war with Russia, and builds on similar European partnerships.
- McGuinty highlighted that Canada intends to establish a collaborative framework with the European Union focused on security and defence acquisitions, coinciding with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement of a substantial increase in defence spending at NATO’s summit in The Hague.
- He said leveraging a €150 billion EU-backed loan fund and joining EU nations on bulk defence purchasing would create economies of scale, potentially passing savings to Canadian taxpayers, while also citing possible industrial benefits for Canadian companies.
- The ongoing talks and partnerships could strengthen Canada's defence industrial strategy and support enhanced military cooperation with allies and Ukraine.
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An Ottawa co-production deal with Ukraine for military equipment under "active consideration"
Ottawa is considering whether to follow in the footsteps of several European nations by forging a new defence co-production deal with Ukraine for military equipment, Defence Minister David McGuinty said on Thursday.
Canada is considering the possibility of producing weapons jointly with Ukraine.
Defence Minister Says Canada Considering Ukraine Partnership for Drones
Defence Minister David McGuinty says Ottawa is considering two different partnerships with Ukraine to co-produce drones, following the lead of other European countries. McGuinty made the comments at a press conference following a two-day visit to Latvia on June 26, saying Ukraine has made “huge strides and advances in drone technologies” because of its war with Russia. He said partnering with Ukraine on drones is “under active consideration at …
Canada wants to follow the example of European countries by concluding an agreement on the co-production of military equipment.
Ottawa eyeing Ukrainian partnership, EU loans for defence equipment, minister says
Defence Minister David McGuinty says the federal government is weighing whether to follow in the footsteps of several European nations by forging a new defence co-production deal with Ukraine for military equipment.
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