Canada to acquire Swedish-made anti-aircraft system to protect troops in Latvia

Canadian troops in Latvia will soon be protected by a $227 million Swedish-designed short-range anti-aircraft system, Defence Minister Bill Blair announced Thursday in Brussels as NATO allies met to assess both the war in Ukraine and perceived threatening moves by Russia.

Feb 15, 2024 - 07:00
Canada to acquire Swedish-made anti-aircraft system to protect troops in Latvia

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Unidentified soldiers carrying out a teat of a Swedish designed RBS 70 NG portable air defence system in this undated handout. Canada will acquire a number of the systems to deploy with troops serving in Latvia.

Canadian troops in Latvia will soon be protected by a $227 million Swedish-designed short-range anti-aircraft system, Defence Minister Bill Blair announced Thursday in Brussels as NATO allies met to assess both the war in Ukraine and perceived threatening moves by Russia.

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