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At 8 Wing Trenton, Ont., traffic technicians from 2 Air Movements Squadron load
pallets of supplies destined for Ukraine onto a CC-177 Globemaster III.
Corporal Ken Beliwicz Photo
A Royal Canadian Air Force CC-177 Globemaster III aircraft departed 8 Wing Trenton, Ont., Nov. 27, loaded with non-lethal military equipment for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. This first shipment is scheduled to arrive by the end of November; the remainder of the equipment will be transported by a separate sealift.
The shipment is in response to a request from Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. It is in addition to the $5 million in non-lethal military equipment the Government of Canada previously donated to the country and is expected to enhance capabilities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
“Our Government is committed to supporting the Ukrainian people as they fight for democracy and the sovereignty of their country in the face of the Putin regime’s military aggression,” said Defence Minister Rob Nicholson. “These contributions are a clear demonstration of our support for the people of Ukraine, and their pursuit of a secure and stable future.”
The donated military gear includes equipment such as tactical communications systems, explosive ordinance disposal equipment, tactical medical kits and night vision goggles. National Defence will deliver winterized kits to expand the capabilities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The donation from National Defence, deemed surplus by the Canadian Armed Forces, includes approximately 30 000 coats, 30 000 pairs of pants, 70 000 pairs of Gore-Tex boots and 4 500 pairs of gloves.
The Canadian Armed Forces’ response in support of this request promotes security in Central and Eastern Europe, and demonstrates Canada’s steadfast commitment to our allies in the region.
