Canada looks to Ukraine's drone expertise as Carney, Zelenskyy deepen defence ties at Calgary meeting

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeNewsLocal NewsNationalPoliticsWorld Canada looks to Ukraine's drone expertise as Carney, Zelenskyy deepen defence ties at Calgary meeting 'Ukraine is constantly innovating,' Carney said. 'Canada can learn from you. We can continue to work together, and we can expand our partnership to defend your freedom and to defend ours' Author of the article: By Noah Brennan Published Sep 10, 2026 Last updated 37 minutes ago 4 minute read Join the conversation Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the SAIT Point Trotter campus in Calgary on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. Dean Pilling/Postmedia Article content A shared determination to defend national sovereignty underscored a signing ceremony between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Calgary, as the two countries deepened a long-standing defence partnership with drones at its centre. Article content Carney and Zelenskyy met in a southeast Calgary industrial lot on Thursday for a ceremony to sign several agreements aimed at strengthening defence, security, economic and energy ties between the countries. Article content Article content Article content Drones emerged as a central focus of the meeting, with Carney saying Canada has much to learn from an industry Ukraine has developed quickly since Russia’s invasion in 2022. Article content Noon News Roundup Your weekday lunchtime roundup of curated links, news highlights, analysis and features. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content “In just four years, Ukraine has built a world‑leading drone industry. You’re defining the future of defence and security. Your drones, costing only a few hundred dollars, have sunk warships worth hundreds of millions,” Carney said following the signing. Article content “Ukraine is constantly innovating,” he added. “Canada can learn from you. We can continue to work together, and we can expand our partnership to defend your freedom and to defend ours.” Article content Canada currently has roughly 2,000 drones, Carney said, but will ultimately need “millions” as it works to modernize the Canadian Armed Forces and expand its domestic defence industry. Article content Among the agreements signed Thursday, Carney…