Liberal cabinet ministers announced on Sunday that Canada would also provide $25 million in non-lethal aid. The Carl Gustaf anti-tank systems are seen as older technology but are still considered effective. Some of Canada’s allies have already provided Ukraine with anti-tank missiles. Ukraine has been asking for anti-tank systems for months. Depending on the ammunition used it has a range of between 500 metres and 700 metres. The Canadian Army’s 84mm Carl Gustaf is a portable shoulder-fired weapon manufactured by the Swedish firm, Saab. Photo by Cpl Hugo Montpetit / Canadian Armed Forces handout Canada will be sending these systems to Ukraine. National Defence released a statement indicating that the number of systems being provided to Ukraine is “at least 100 and we are continually assessing.”Ĭanadian soldiers fire the Carl Gustaf anti-tank system in this file photo. Defence Minister Anita Anand said 125 would be sent. Trudeau said 100 systems were being sent. In addition, some 2,000 rounds of ammunition for the Carl Gustaf systems will be provided. The equipment, Carl Gustaf anti-tank systems, will come from the Canadian military’s inventory. Activate your Online Access Now Article content If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, unlimited online access is included in your subscription. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt.National Capital Region's Top Employers.
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