Canada to join Europe’s Freyja air defense program
In addition to Ukraine military aid focused on air defense, Canada will join the pan-European Freyja ballistic missile defense program, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sept. 10.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Canada has pledged its technological support for the FREYJA European anti-ballistic missile program, heralding a new 100-year partnership between the two nations. The agreement, confirmed by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, underscores Canada's commitment to bolstering Ukraine's defense capabilities amid ongoing Russian ballistic missile and drone assaults.
Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to Carney for focusing the discussions on practical measures to safeguard lives, revealing Canadian readiness to contribute to Ukraine's financial stability in the current and upcoming years. The talks also revolved around potential defense and economic collaborations, with both leaders affirming the intention to finalize a comprehensive agreement soon.
The partnership encompasses strategic documents covering areas such as defense, technology, and energy resilience, solidifying Canada's and Ukraine's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and jointly addressing shared security concerns.
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