Canadian Armed Forces testing drones with manufacturers Wednesday
The Canadian Armed Forces is holding an event today with Canadian drone manufacturers to test their platforms in real-world scenarios.
The Canadian Armed Forces is conducting an event today with drone manufacturers at a NATO test centre in the Ottawa Valley to test their platforms in practical scenarios. This initiative, dubbed the RED COBALT Uncrewed Systems Accelerator, aims to expedite the adoption of newer drone technologies as they become increasingly crucial in contemporary warfare.
Lt.-Gen. Darcy Molstad, the commander of the Canadian Joint Forces Command, emphasized the importance of military-industry collaboration in rapid innovation. He highlighted that such joint events facilitate direct interaction between military drone operators and the manufacturers who develop these platforms. Molstad is supervising the Canadian Armed Forces' efforts to determine the necessary types and combinations of new uncrewed platforms, including more affordable drones that have been utilized in the conflict in Ukraine.
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