As drones upend tank warfare, Canada's army races to rethink its armour | Unpublished
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As drones upend tank warfare, Canada's army races to rethink its armour

April 8, 2026

Canada's army is weighing faster timelines for new armoured vehicles while rethinking tanks in light of Ukraine's drone-dominated battlefield. Aging Leopards need replacement, but commanders say technology — including uncrewed systems — will shape decisions, even as other priorities like air defence and long-range strike rank higher.



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