WARSAW — Drones, armoured vehicles and other munitions are headed to Ukraine as part of a $2-billion military aid package, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sunday.
Carney first announced the funds in June at the G7 summit in Alberta but outlined the details of where that money will be spent during a surprise visit to Kyiv to mark Ukraine’s national Independence Day.
The package includes $835 million to procure urgently needed supplies for Ukraine’s war against Russia, including vehicles, arms and medical equipment.
Roughly $680 million will support purchases from a list of items prioritized by NATO, including U.S. equipment, munitions and air defence capabilities.
Canada will also contribute $220 million to buy drone, counter-drone and electronic warfare capabilities as part of a joi