Investing in first-person-view kamikaze drones is a practical move to help shut Canada’s artillery gap

During combat operations, FPVs offer an array of tactical advantages that aim to make the battlefield more lethal, forcing adversaries to be on the defensive.

Ottawa must be bolder in addressing its overall indirect fire shortcomings while pursuing options to replace the outdated M777 howitzers, writes Andrew Erskine. DND photograph by Corporal Stéphanie Labossière

Opinion

BY ANDREW ERSKINE

May 28, 2025

For Canada to deliver a modernized land force, Ottawa must provide the Canadian Army with an immediate buildup of critical equipment and armaments to

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