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Canada Begins Shipping AIM Missiles to Ukraine to Strengthen Air Defense

Kyiv says recent PURL-backed aid has been decisive in repelling mass air attacks.

Overview

  • Ukraine's defense ministry said the missiles are already en route, with the variant and quantity withheld for security reasons.
  • The delivery followed talks between Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and Canadian counterpart David McGuinty, with Ukraine expressing gratitude for sustained support.
  • Officials highlighted Canada's role in the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List, and Ukraine expects continued PURL-backed deliveries this year.
  • The ministers discussed expanding industrial cooperation on unmanned systems, including work with Canadian firms specializing in UAV control technologies.
  • Training and force protection updates include shifting to expert-led instruction and gradually relocating training centers underground to enhance safety.