Canada announces transfer of new military aid package to Ukraine at Ramstein 18

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09:49, 24.01.2024

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Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair announced the donation of 10 new multi-purpose boats from Zodiac Hurricane Technologies, valued at approximately CAD 20 million.

These multi-engine rigid inflatable boats (RHIBs) will support Ukraine in a variety of maritime operations, including search and rescue, troop and cargo transport, surveillance and reconnaissance, the Canadian Department of Defense reported.

“Each boat will be equipped with advanced sensors, navigation and communication systems. This donation includes commercial contract training for Ukrainian operators, provision of trailers and spare parts. These boats with training The handover is expected to be completed by late spring 2024,” the message said.

The minister further added that starting next month, Canada will contract civilian instructors, aircraft and support staff from Montreal-based Top Ace to support Canada’s membership in the Ukrainian Armed Forces F-16 Training Union (AFU). announced that it would provide. Contribute to training activities in Denmark and France. This support is equivalent to approximately CAD 15 million.

Training will begin in February 2024 and continue until 2025.

Canada also provides English training to members of the Ukrainian Air Force at the Canadian Forces Language School. This work will be an important contribution to the mission to equip and enable the AFU with his F-16 fighter aircraft.

Minister Blair also announced Canada’s participation in two capability coalitions reporting to the Ukraine Defense Liaison Group: the Armored Coalition and the Air Force Coalition.

Finally, the Minister noted that further shipments of previously announced donations had arrived at the AFU, including NATO-standard small arms and ammunition, winter clothing and equipment. We will be shipping more of these items in the coming weeks.

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