Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
NEW YORK, 25th Jan. Canadian Minister of National Defence Bill Blair on Wednesday has announced new military donations for Ukraine.
According to media reports cited a news release issued on Tuesday by Ministry of National Defence, these donations include 10 Multirole Boats from Zodiac Hurricane Technologies, valued at 20 million Canadian dollars ($14.86 million).
The release said that these multi-engine Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats will assist Ukraine in various maritime operations including search and rescue, troop and cargo transport, surveillance, and reconnaissance.
The press release said that each boat will come with a sophisticated sensor, navigation, and communications system.
It added that the delivery of these boats with training is expected to be completed by late spring 2024.
Blair announced that starting next month, in support of Canada’s membership in the F-16 Training Coalition for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, it will provide civilian instructors, planes, and support staff contracted from Montreal-based Top Aces Inc. to contribute to Denmark and France’s training efforts.
The minister Blair said in a news release that this support is valued at 15 million Canadian dollars ($11.14 million). Training will begin in February 2024 and will continue into 2025.
Canada has committed over 2.4 billion Canadian dollars ($1.78 billion) in military assistance to Ukraine.
Leopard 2 main battle tanks, one armored recovery vehicle, armored combat support vehicles, anti-tank weapons, small arms, M777 howitzers and associated ammunition, high-resolution drone cameras, winter clothing, and more is included.
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