Canada continues to provide military equipment to Ukraine

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August 9, 2014

Another aircraft filled with military equipment for Ukraine left today as part of Canada’s ongoing support to that country against Russian aggression. One Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CC-177 Globemaster III strategic airlifter departed from 8 Wing, Canadian Forces Base Trenton and will arrive in Ukraine early next week.

Quick Facts

This is the second of a series of flights to transport non-kinetic military equipment to Ukraine.
Canada’s contribution, in the amount of up to $5 million through Canada’s Global Peace and Security Fund (GPSF), includes a range of targeted protection, medical and logistical equipment, such as helmets, ballistic eyewear, protective vests, first aid kits, tents and sleeping bags.
The CAF’s response in support of this request promotes security in Central and Eastern Europe, and demonstrates the readiness and professionalism of the CAF.
Canada has four CC-177 Globemaster III aircraft based out of 8 Wing Trenton. These aircraft are used for a wide range of strategic and tactical missions including the rapid delivery of troops and cargo anywhere in the world.

Quotes

“Since the onset of the crisis, Canada has stood proudly alongside the people of Ukraine and taken important steps to support the country, including by imposing internationally supported sanctions. Canada is proud to be able to support Ukraine with this supply of equipment.”
The Honourable Rob Nicholson, PC, QC, MP for Niagara Falls and Minister of National Defence

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