This week, at the Canada's leading defence, security & emerging technology (CANSEC) event, the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine signed an arrangement to support the production of Ukrainian uncrewed aerial systems in Canada. This arrangement advances commitments made by Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Minister of National Defence, David J. McGuinty, to strengthen partnerships between Canadian and Ukrainian defence industries.
It establishes a new partnership, Airlogix‑Sentinel, between Airlogix, a Ukrainian defence technology company, and Sentinel Research and Development, a Canadian manufacturer of uncrewed aerial systems. With support from the Governments of Canada and of Ukraine, the partnership will combine the companies' expertise to manufacture Ukrainian drone systems in Canada for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
This project reflects ongoing efforts to implement the Prime Minister's August 2025 commitment to invest in drones, counter‑drone capabilities, and electronic warfare, including through partnerships between Canadian and Ukrainian industry. The Airlogix‑Sentinel partnership demonstrates how this funding is being put into action by accelerating the delivery of critical equipment to Ukraine while strengthening Canada's defence industrial capacity.
This initiative marks an important evolution in Canada's security partnership with Ukraine. Through close cooperation with Ukraine and industry partners, Canada is helping accelerate the delivery of equipment urgently needed by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in its defence against Russian aggression.
Defence production partnerships with Ukraine create opportunities for Canada by expanding domestic manufacturing capacity for critical technologies, advancing the objectives of Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy, strengthening national resilience, and generating economic benefits for Canadians.
Canada also recognizes the growing importance of uncrewed and autonomous systems in modern warfare and national security, as well as Ukraine's operational expertise in this area. Canada will continue to pursue joint development and co-production opportunities that support the security interests of both countries.
