Canada Announces New Military Assistance for Ukraine

On 25th August 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced fresh military aid for Ukraine during his official visit to Kyiv. The announcement follows Canada’s earlier commitment of CAD 2 billion at the G7 Summit in June 2025, held in Kananaskis, Canada.

Key Points

Overall Commitment: CAD 2 billion ($1.45 billion) pledged for Ukraine’s defence and recovery.
Equipment Procurement:
- CAD 835 million ($603 million): For armoured vehicles, medical equipment, spare parts, small arms, ammunition, explosives, and drone capabilities.
- CAD 680 million ($491 million): Allocated for US-sourced military equipment to bolster Ukraine’s air defence.
- CAD 220 million ($159 million): For drones, counter-drone technology, and electronic warfare systems, including Canada–Ukraine joint ventures.
Ukraine’s Response: President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed Canada’s readiness to allocate CAD 500 million under the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List to procure US weapons.
Security Cooperation: Both leaders emphasized strengthening Ukraine’s defence and long-term security partnership.