Canada continued a buying spree of new military aircraft on Tuesday with the announcement it's acquiring 11 MQ-9 Reaper drones and all the associated gear from General Atomics for about $2 billion. The Reapers will be armed and will be used in military operations and to patrol the far reaches of Canada's North, an important strategic area as part of its commitment to continental defense. They're expected to deliver in 2028.
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