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The Department of National Defence is taking steps to counter unauthorized drone activity at military installations due to increasing concerns over sophisticated drone technology. A DND spokesperson stated that these measures are critical as drone warfare evolves; however, specific details about the planned procurement remain undisclosed for security reasons. The initiative follows observations from Canada's NATO deployment in Latvia and the escalating use of drones in Ukraine, where such devices have become a significant threat to military operations and civilian safety.
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The Department of National Defence (DND) is moving to counter unauthorized drone activity that could threaten Canadian military installations. This comes amid increasing availability of sophisticated drone technology. Federal procurement documents reveal DND's intent to purchase anti-drone defenses for facilities in Canada, similar to those protecting Canadian Armed Forces personnel in Europe. Laura McIntyre-Grills, a DND spokesperson, noted the critical nature of counter-drone capabilities in modern security and defense planning but declined to provide specifics due to operational security reasons. Some aspects of the procurement will be subject to national security exceptions and kept from public release.
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The increasing availability of sophisticated drone technology has led the Department of National Defence (DND) to move to take “critical” steps to counter “unauthorized drone activity” that could threaten Canadian military installations.
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that → increase → installations
Global News reported last week the department was looking to purchase anti-drone defences for military facilities on Canadian soil, similar to the protection given to Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel deployed in Europe.
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department → report → Europe
The story was based on federal procurement documents, but the records provided no detail on what systems DND is looking to purchase, or what threat the department envisions deploying drones on Canadian soil.
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department → base → soil
In a statement this week, a DND spokesperson said that as drone technology becomes more widespread and capable, “defence and security organizations (are examining) how best to address the risks.
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organizations → say → risks
“(Counter-drone) capabilities are a critical consideration in modern security and defence planning,” Laura McIntyre-Grills wrote in a statement to Global News.
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Grills → write → News
“DND has procurement activities planned to support the continued evolution and enhancement of its approach to countering (drone) threats, building on existing measures and capabilities.
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activities → plan → measures
This work forms part of broader efforts to support the CAF’s ability to effectively respond to evolving operational and security requirements and enhance the security of defence establishments.”
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work → form → establishments
McIntyre-Grills noted that due to operational security reasons, the department would not comment on specifics, and that some aspects of the procurement will be subject to a national security exception and kept from public release.
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aspects → note → release
As part of the Canadian NATO deployment in Latvia aimed at deterring Russian aggression, Canadian military leaders have closely watched the evolution of drone warfare in Ukraine.
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leaders → aim → Ukraine
Ukrainian forces have deployed low-cost but highly-effective drones in the efforts to push back Russia’s invasion force.
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forces → deploy → force
Reuters reported earlier this year that drone-related casualties in the conflict have jumped from 10 per cent of the total in 2022 to roughly 80 per cent in 2025.
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casualties → report → 2025
The skies above Ukraine’s battlefields are now haunted by the unmanned machines, making troop and artillery movement much more dangerous.
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movement → haunt → machines
Both Ukraine and Russia deploy drones to strike at the opposing side’s territory.
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Ukraine → deploy → territory
On Oct. 8, a Russian drone blitz killed four and injured 19 others in Kyiv and led to emergency energy shutdowns, according to the Kyiv Independent.
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blitz → kill → Independent
This year the Canadian military embarked on a multi-year research and procurement project to boost Canada’s drone capabilities, called the Drone Defence Initiative (DDI).
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military → embark → capabilities
Through the project, the Canadian government hopes to “accelerate” research, development, adaptation and production of drones for use by both the CAF and the Canadian Coast Guard.
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government → hop → CAF
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