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Canada and Ukraine to jointly produce defense technology under '100-year partnership'
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Canada has pledged to jointly produce defense technology with Ukraine as part of a '100-year partnership,' according to a Breaking Defense report. Additionally, Ottawa committed approximately $350 million to purchase air defense interceptors through the Joint Ukraine Multinational Program, known as JUMPSTART. The announcement was made in September 2026, as depicted in a photo of Canadian and Ukrainian leaders. The partnership aims to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation amid ongoing conflict, with Canada providing both financial and technological support to Ukraine's defense capabilities.
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Ottawa has pledged to invest approximately $350 million to purchase air defense interceptors through the Joint Ukraine Multinational Program, also known as JUMPSTART.
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Canada pledges C$350 million for Ukraine air defense, signs 100-year partnership