Canada Just Gave Ukraine Its Best Weapon Yet—Here's Why

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Canada just announced advanced Wescam optics, drones, and targeting systems to Ukraine, and in this video, I explain why this quiet December aid package may be one of the most important battlefield upgrades of the war. This is about vision, detection, and shortening Ukraine’s kill chain in a drone-saturated fight. Oh, did I mention AIM-7 and AIM-9 air-to-air missile motors? Maybe you're traveling for the holidays and need a break, so you decided to scroll through your favorite video app? Well, kick back and relax. I'm here for you. I break down Canada’s delivery of MX-series electro-optical and infrared systems, why “better eyes” matter more than ever, and how these sensors help Ukrainian drones, artillery, and aircraft find Russian forces at night, in bad weather, and under EW pressure. This is Canada acting as a combat enhancer, giving Ukraine the ability to use every other donated weapon MORE effectively. If you want clear, no-nonsense analysis on what actually shifts the battlefield, hit subscribe. Glory to Ukraine. Glory to the heroes. Crimea is Ukraine. tldr: Canada has become a significant contributor to Ukraine's long-range capabilities, providing essential Ukraine military support without sending new tanks or jets. This video highlights the impact of Canadian contributions, showcasing advanced military technology like Wescam MX units used for reconnaissance and ISR. Canadians Ukraine continues to play a vital, often understated, role in the conflict, with the air force leveraging surveillance camera for critical intelligence. UPDATE/Clarification 12/27/2025: Thanks to viewer Helmut. Currency: Canada’s DND release says “over $296 million …” but does not state USD. Eurointegration/European Pravda reports this as “over CA$296 million.” Timing: the same DND text is “over $296 million … committed since 2022” (cumulative since 2022, not necessarily only the new 16 Dec package). Delivery status: DND adds “To date, 140 units have been delivered, with 18 more expected in the coming months.” AIM context: DND: “AIM-7 and AIM-9 motors and ancillaries … deliveries … starting in early 2026.” The Canada support page also lists “125 AIM-7 missile components.” Video Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rggAl_-xCtPZiY-Dkz8bBXpJU3CEIF2BaSD964cd0Jg/edit?usp=sharing #Canada #Ukraine #UkraineWar #News #Wescam #MilitaryAid #DroneWarfare #Targeting #DefenseAnalysis #EOIR #ISR #UkraineVictory