The Canadian government announced new military aid to Ukraine on 21 April worth C$39 million [roughly US$28.9 million]. In particular, 40 sniper rifles, 16 radio stations and a contribution to a NATO fund to help Kyiv.

The latest assistance batch was announced by Canada’s Defence Ministry amidst Defence Minister Anita Anand's participation in the Ramstein-format meeting in Germany.

The rifles and ammunition will be supplied by a Canadian company, Prairie Gun Works, and the radio stations supporting the Leopard 2 tank will be provided by L3Harris Technologies.

A contribution to the NATO fund of about C$34.6 million [roughly US$24,450,000] will ensure that Ukraine receives fuel and other supplies.

"The donations and support announced by Canada today will help ensure that Ukraine has what it needs to defend its sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity," said Defence Minister Anand.

She noted that eight Leopard 2 main battle tanks that Canada has donated to Ukraine have been delivered to Poland. Canada has sent three fire training instructors to help train Ukrainian tank crews.

On 11 April, Canada announced that it would donate over 21,000 small arms to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, particularly assault rifles, machine guns and over 2.4 million rounds of ammunition.