Canada acquiring air defence and anti-drone capabilities for Canadian Armed Forces members deployed with NATO in Latvia

Published on February 15, 2024

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February 15, 2024 – Brussels, Belgium – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced that Canadian Armed Forces members deployed to NATO’s Canada-led Battle Group in Latvia will soon have two new defensive capabilities that are being acquired on an urgent basis. This new equipment will strengthen the defence capacity of the Battle Group as a whole, further adding to the deterrence capabilities of soldiers from all contributing nations.

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