Ottawa to Create Facility for Military Drone Research in Quebec
A 30-organization consortium will build and test unmanned systems as officials say drones are reshaping modern militaries.
- On Tuesday, National Defence Minister David McGuinty announced the launch of a drone research and development centre in Mirabel, Quebec, funded by nearly $30 million over two years.
- The federal government is creating this research facility to advance Canada's military capabilities as drones fundamentally reshape modern military doctrines and operations.
- A group of 30 organizations led by Montr will receive the funding, gathering stakeholders from industry, academia, and the nonprofit sector to research, design, produce, and test unmanned systems.
- Quebec Economy Minister Bernard Drainville cited Ukraine's conflict as highlighting drones' vital role, calling the joint effort "excellent news for our security, our industrial development, and our ability to take charge of our own security and defence."
- Sponsored by the Canadian Joint Forces Command, the research hub positions Canada to integrate technological advancements and manage evolving security and defence requirements.
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An ecosystem to take off the production of drones – one of the popular segments in the defence niche – is taking shape in Mirabel. A research centre will be set up in the Laurentians in the wake of a boost of approximately 30 million dollars offered by Ottawa.
MIRABEL — In the face of the new military reality highlighted by the war in Ukraine, Ottawa is bringing together researchers to advance Canada's drone military capabilities. On Tuesday, Minister of National Defence David McGuinty, in Mirabel, announced the creation of a secure innovation hub for the U.S. Air Force [...]
In the face of the new military reality, Ottawa brings together researchers to advance Canada's drone military capabilities.
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