Canadian Army eyeing new weapons in response to lessons learned from Ukraine warOTTAWA — The war in Ukraine has identified critical gaps in the Canadian Army's ability to fight and survive on the battlefield, leading to an unanticipated rush to buy new military equipment. In an interview with The Canadian Press, Canadian Army commander Lt.-Gen. Joe Paul said that includes anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles as well as systems to protect against drones. "These are the capabilities that are making a difference right now in Ukraine," Paul said. For example, the Army has repeatedly warned that it needs weapons and other defences to protect Canadian troops from air attack. The Canadian Army currently relies on M777 howitzers for artillery support, which provide about 30-40 kilometres of worth of coverage.

Source: CBC News December 29, 2022 19:54 UTC