A fiery blast is seen as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces trains with the Carl Gustaf weapon system at night in Latvia.

Ukraine invasion leads Canada to purchase anti-tank weapons, counter drone systems

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The Canadian military will fast-track the purchase of new anti-tank missiles, air defence systems and counter-drone equipment in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Defence Minister Anita Anand announced the acquisition plans Mar. 9, noting the systems are urgent operational requirements in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The equipment will be used for Canada’s its battlegroup in Latvia,

Read the complete story in David Pugliese’s Defence Watch on the Ottawa Citizen website.

 

PHOTO: Canadian Armed Forces members with NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Latvi, conduct training with the Carl Gustaf weapon system at the Camp Ādaži training area, Latvia during Operation Reassurance in 2019.
CREDIT: Corporal Djalma Vuong-De Ramos

 

 

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Canadian Forces soldiers use the anti-tank system in Latvia. Credit: Department of National Defence.