In a high-stakes announcement at Halifax’s Irving Shipyards, Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a sweeping new military strategy yesterday that puts Canadian-made drones at the heart of the country’s sovereignty and defence efforts.
The plan prioritizes advanced aquatic and airborne uncrewed vehicles to protect the Arctic, secure borders, safeguard undersea infrastructure, and support allied missions.
“Now more than ever, we need to secure Canadian sovereignty by strengthening our military,” said Carney. “This is about defending our Arctic, our undersea infrastructure, our borders, and our allies with technology built right here in Canada.”
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