The army now expects to identify what kind of tanks to buy by 2030, said the presentation, obtained by CBC News. WATCH | More about the military mission in Latvia: Are the Armed Forces ready for an extended Latvian mission? He would not say whether the timelines for new tanks and armoured vehicles would be accelerated. The commander of the Canadian Army says the military is looking at uncrewed options for its armour. The use of cheap, expendable drones to destroy Russian tanks and armoured vehicles in Ukraine has forced a fundamental reassessment of how and when armour is deployed in battle.

Source: CBC News April 08, 2026 20:52 UTC