Canada at a Glance: PM.

Resource News International, July, 2005

Winnipeg, MB, Jul 20, 2005 (Resource News International via COMTEX)

OTHER COUNTRIES LIKELY FIRST TO USE CDN MINE-CLEARING DRONES 

Halifax - France and the United States will likely be the first countries to take full advantage of advanced minesweeping technology developed in Canada, even though it was first intended for Canadian navy ships, says a senior researcher.

While a number of countries have shown interest in purchasing the high-tech gear, the Canadian navy will only get to test drive the Remote Minehunting System because of budget cuts and a cumbersome procurement process.

In an deal signed last week, Ottawa said it will pay for operational tests of the system for only 20 days a year. The Canadian tests are expected to be carried...

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