Drones

• Canada needs a ‘good mix’ of new tech like drones, AI: NATO commander

  Next week’s federal budget is expected to have more details about how Canada intends to meet ambitious defence spending targets by 2035.

  World

  Oct 30
  
• Countering drones is ‘critical’ as warfare evolves, Canada’s military says

  The Canadian Armed Forces has been spending on both building its drone warfare capabilities and defending operations from 'unmanned aerial systems.'

  Canada

  Oct 8
  
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• Canada’s military seeking anti-drone defences for bases, facilities

  The Department of National Defence says they need anti-drone defences to protect personnel, equipment and facilities across Canada.

  Canada

  Sep 29
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• Trump slaps new tariffs on drones, including from some key U.S. allies

  A proclamation signed by Trump imposes a 100% tariff on drones of a certain size or with certain capabilities that are particularly sensitive for national security purposes.

  U.S. News

  Aug 13
• Canadian Armed Forces testing drones with manufacturers Wednesday

  The Canadian Armed Forces is holding an event today with Canadian drone manufacturers to test their platforms in real-world scenarios.

  Canada

  Aug 12
• Russian drone factory director seriously hurt in car explosion

  The director of a factory supplying drones to the Russian military was badly wounded when his car exploded, news reports said Wednesday.

  World

  Aug 5
• Ag in Motion returns to Saskatchewan with driverless tractors, drones

  From driverless tractors to weather monitoring systems, Saskatchewan's Ag in Motion is displaying some of the latest ag-tech in the world this week.

  Canada

  Jul 22
• For 1st time in Canada, drones are being used in B.C. wildfire response

  In a social media update, the service said they used the technology on the Brunswick Creek Complex, which is two huge wildfires burning near Boston Bar.

  Fire

  Jul 21
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• Canadian drones will head to Ukrainian battlefield under production deal

  The defence ministers of Canada and Ukraine signed an agreement to support the co-production of drones on the margins of the CANSEC defence trade show in Ottawa this week.

  World

  May 29
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• NATO jet shoots down Ukrainian drone in Estonian airspace

  The drone entered Estonian airspace at around noon on Tuesday, coming from Russia and into the southeastern part of the country, ​the Estonian military said in a statement.

  World

  May 19