Canada sends AIM missiles for Ukraine air defences, Ukrainian minister says
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 6, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 6, 2026
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 6, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 6, 2026
Canada is providing AIM missiles to Ukraine to bolster its air defenses, with delivery already underway, as per Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Feb 6 (Reuters) - Canada is supplying AIM missiles to strengthen Ukraine's air defences, Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov wrote on X on Friday, adding that delivery is already under way.
Fedorov did not disclose the number of missiles but also said that he had discussed joint drone production, military training and experience sharing in a call with his Canadian counterpart, David McGuinty.
(Reporting by Anna PruchnickaEditing by David Goodman)
Military aid refers to the assistance provided by one country to another in the form of weapons, equipment, training, or financial support to enhance the recipient's defense capabilities.
AIM missiles are air-to-air missiles designed for use by military aircraft to engage and destroy enemy aircraft. They are a key component of air defense systems.
Air defense is a system or strategy used to protect a country's airspace from enemy aircraft and missiles, utilizing various technologies and military assets.
Drone production refers to the manufacturing of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) used for various purposes, including surveillance, reconnaissance, and combat operations.
Explore more articles in the Headlines category
