Canada commits to producing millions of drones for Ukraine's defense

In September 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Canada to secure military support against Russia's invasion. During his visit, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced plans to produce millions of drones, with one-third allocated to Ukraine. Additionally, Canada pledged 350 million CAD in air-defense interceptors and over 430 million CAD in loan guarantees for natural gas purchases, emphasizing the need for Ukraine to strengthen its defenses ahead of winter.