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Canada Awards Draganfly $24.25M Drone Contract

September 12, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Draganfly secures a five-year Canadian government contract.
Initial order for 100 Low-Cost Tactical ISR UAS systems.
Options for up to 4,900 additional systems, valued at C$24.25 million.
Total potential deployment of 5,000 UAS systems.

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Strategic Implications

This contract may indicate Canada's growing investment in drone technology for defense applications. The selection of Draganfly suggests confidence in the company's capabilities, which could strengthen its position in the global drone market and may lead to further opportunities in the defense sector.

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What Happened

Five-Year Deal For Up To 5,000 Tactical ISR Drones

Draganfly Inc. has announced a five-year contract with the Government of Canada to supply Low-Cost Tactical Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance uncrewed aircraft systems to the Canadian Armed Forces. The initial award covers 100 UAS systems, with options for up to 4,900 additional systems, valued at C$24.25 million. This contract represents a significant expansion of Draganfly’s role in Canada’s domestic defense and uncrewed systems ecosystem, as reported by Unknown Source.

Source | Originally Published: September 11, 2026

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