Canada mentioned it would ship 39 General Dynamics-made armored autos to Ukraine to struggle in opposition to Russia.

Ottawa:

Canada will ship 39 General Dynamics-made armored autos to Ukraine later this summer time to assist Kyiv in its protection in opposition to the Russian invasion, Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand mentioned on Thursday.

The so-called armoured fight assist automobile, made at a General Dynamics plant primarily based in London, Ontario, can be utilized as ambulances, upkeep and restoration autos, or to hold troops.

The fleet to be despatched, introduced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the finish the NATO summit in Madrid final week, is a part of a C$500 million navy assist for Ukraine outlined in Canada’s price range in April.

Anand informed reporters that the deal for armored autos for Ukraine is on high of a separate multi-billion greenback contract for 360 autos for the Canadian armed forces that was negotiated with General Dynamics Land Systems in 2019.

“Those 39 vehicles will begin to ship this summer, and the remaining 360 will continue to be delivered over the next number of months as well,” Anand informed reporters.

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