Canada has pledged $305 million (CAD $440 million) in further navy help to Ukraine, Canadian Protection Minister Invoice Blair introduced at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Jan. 9.
The announcement consists of $138 million (CAD $200 million) allotted to Czechia’s initiative for procuring and delivering large-calibre ammunition to Ukraine, including to over $36 million (CAD $53 million) pledged final 12 months.
This funding has already resulted within the supply of roughly 11,500 rounds of large-calibre ammunition. One other $35 million (CAD $50 million) will probably be devoted to procuring numerous calibres of ammunition from Canadian producers.
"The navy help introduced at this time offers Ukrainians with assets wanted to withstand Russian aggression," Blair stated. "The (contact group), by means of the management of Secretary Austin, has been very important in guaranteeing that the navy support we’re collectively offering Ukraine is complete, well-coordinated, and meets the nation’s most urgent wants. Canada stays strongly dedicated to working with our Allies and companions to assist Ukraine till victory."
Blair additionally dedicated $70 million (CAD $100 million) to the Danish Mannequin, which helps Ukraine’s home manufacturing of navy drones. Drones have performed a vital position within the struggle, with Ukraine’s protection trade advancing quickly on this space. This funding builds on Canada’s earlier contributions, together with $2 million (CAD $3 million) supplied in April 2024 and the donation of 900 Canadian-built SkyRanger drones, of which 560 have already reached Ukraine.
Since February 2022, Canada has supplied $3.1 billion (CAD $4.5 billion) in navy help to Ukraine. This assist has included superior weaponry, drones, and autos.
Blair added that deliveries of roughly 1,300 CRV-7 rocket warheads had been accomplished in December 2024, following the cargo of over 2,000 rocket motors earlier within the 12 months. The primary batch of Armoured Fight Help Automobiles arrived within the fall, with coaching accomplished, and an extra 40 autos are set for supply by the tip of 2025.
The Kyiv IndependentOlena Goncharova