91.5FM
91.5HD2
8.85 c91.5 FM
91.5 HD2
Canada asking weapons-makers for plans to ramp up ammunition production
BY The Canadian Press, Mar 7, 2024 3:57 PM - REPORT AN ERROR
Defence Minister Bill Blair made the announcement in a speech to the Conference of Defence Associations Institute in Ottawa.(Photo: The Canadian Press)
The federal government is giving two weapons manufacturers millions of dollars to come up with a plan to make more ammunition in Canada.
Defence Minister Bill Blair made the announcement in a speech to the Conference of Defence Associations Institute in Ottawa.
He says the $4.4 million will go to IMT Defence and General Dynamics to develop detailed proposals to make more 155 mm ammunition.
The deputy defence minister told a House of Commons committee last fall that the two companies estimated it would cost $400 million to ramp up production.
The NATO-standard 155 mm ammunition is in short supply around the world because of the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Several of Canada's NATO allies have already signed deals to increase production to ensure there is enough ammunition to arm Ukraine in its fight against Russia.
Share on
Related News
Sign up for the newsletter
We'll deliver best of entertainment right into your inboxWe love to hear from our listeners, so feel free to send us message
Message us on whatsapp
