Canada will transfer over 800 multi-purpose SkyRanger R70 uncrewed aerial vehicles to Ukraine. Their value is $73 million.
What is known about the SkyRanger R70 drones
These drones are part of a $500 million Canadian aid package announced by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during his visit to Kyiv in June 2023.
SkyRanger R70 drones have automated and autonomous navigation systems, allowing them to carry various camera systems and payloads for target detection and identification.
This will help the Ukrainian defenders to recognise people, vehicles and any heat sources at a long distance, especially in conditions of darkness and bad weather.
In addition, the SkyRanger R70 can carry a variety of loads weighing up to 3.5 kilograms, including ammunition.
These drones are critical for surveillance and intelligence gathering, and can also be used to transport and deliver supplies, the Canadian government said in a statement.
What is known about Canada's aid to Ukraine
In general, since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, Canada has allocated more than $9.7 billion in support to Ukraine, of which $2.4 billion is military aid.
Canada donated Leopard 2 battle tanks, armored combat support vehicles, anti-tank weapons, small arms, M777 howitzers and their ammunition, high-resolution cameras for drones, winter clothing and much more.
In addition, Canada has trained over 40,000 AFU military personnel.
