The Canadian Department of Defence is preparing to procure a fleet of tactical unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to operate alongside its future F-35 fighter jets.
According to documents obtained by The Canadian Press, Ottawa is currently laying the foundation for a program that aligns with the military’s operational needs.
The initiative could be valued at up to 16 billion Canadian dollars ($11.6 billion) and would involve the deployment of hundreds of personnel. The drones are expected to act as force multipliers and improve interoperability with allied militaries.
