Canadian military plans faster adoption of AI and robots
Canadian military robotics and AI are set to expand as Ottawa modernizes forces Discover how low-cost autonomous systems could speed procurement and boost defence capabilities.
A top Canadian Forces commander says the military is preparing to buy more lowcost autonomous and reusable systems as it modernizes its equipment. Lt.Gen. Darcy Molstad made the remarks at a robotics symposium in Toronto, where he said Canadian industry has significant room to grow in defence technology.
Molstad said autonomous tools could support a wide range of military tasks, including logistics, medical diagnostics, vehicle inspections and drone operations. He also pointed to the need to speed up procurement, saying the military is facing rising global threats and must move faster to equip personnel with new tools.
The comments come as Ottawa pushes ahead with a new defence industrial strategy and a broader effort to expand domestic military production. Industry and defence officials said smaller technology firms may play a bigger role as Canada increases its use of robotics and AI in defence systems.