Canada and Ukraine signed a sweeping 100-year partnership on Thursday that puts defence production at its core. Ottawa plans to build millions of drones, pairing Canadian firms with Ukraine's battle-tested industry, while expanding co-operation on counter-drone technology, munitions and AI. Canada also pledged new funding for air defence and energy security.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Canada would provide Ukraine with a "very important" air defense package.

Canada has agreed to provide C$350 million in air defense interceptors for Ukraine. This vital equipment package will help protect Ukraine's people and infrastructure. Prime…