Canada will provide $500 million for the procurement of American weapons destined for Ukraine, according to Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal.

The minister disclosed discussions with Canadian Defense Minister David McGinty regarding expanded industrial cooperation, including investments for joint drone production with Ukraine. 

The defense official expressed gratitude to Canada for what he characterized as systematic support that “strengthens Ukraine and our defenders.”

The announcement builds on earlier commitments from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who stated in September 2025 that Ukraine would receive drones, ammunition, and armored vehicles worth over $1 billion from Canada.

Carney pledged his country would provide “tens of millions” for emergency medical assistance, bomb shelter construction, and strengthening local democracy in Ukraine through anti-cyber attack support.

The funding package represents part of Canada’s broader military assistance program to Ukraine, combining direct weapons procurement with industrial partnership initiatives designed to boost Ukraine’s domestic defense capabilities.