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Publication Date: March 9, 2026 - 19:06

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Canada commits nearly $1B to drone and airborne defence research

March 9, 2026

The Liberal government has earmarked nearly $1 billion for drone and airborne defence research. The money is going into the National Research Council for a variety of defence initiatives, including the purchase of a Bombardier jet for research.



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