Canada suspends drone tech sales to Turkey

Canada has suspended the sale of advanced drone to Turkey over allegations that the technology is being used in the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

Canada suspends drone tech sales to Turkey
6 October, 2020   08:00
NEWS DESK

Project Ploughshares, a Canadian arms control group, said that footage of air strikes broadcast by the Azerbaijani government in Baku showed that the drones were equipped with imaging and targeting systems developed by L3 Harris Wescam, the Canadian unit of L3 Harris. American Technologies.

Against this background, Canadian Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champaign said, "In line with Canada's strong export control system and as a result of ongoing hostilities, export permits to Turkey have been suspended, giving time to assess the situation."

Turkey announced its direct support for Azerbaijan in fighting the Armenians, by sending equipment, planes and Syrian mercenaries.

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