Not only Leopard 2: Canada is deploying 3 simulators to train Ukrainian tank crews

Recently, the Canadian Minister of Defense announced the shipment of Leopard 2A4 tanks intended for Ukraine to Poland.

But it turned out that Canada has something else useful for Ukraine.

What is known

Canada has also deployed three simulators to help train Ukrainian tank crews and improve their skills, Defense Minister Anita Anand said.

"In addition to the eight Leopard 2 tanks thatwe delivered to Poland, Canada has also deployed three Leopard tank fire simulators to help Ukrainian tank crews learn control and tactics.”

In addition to the eight Leopard 2 tanks thatwe’ve delivered to Poland, Canada has deployed three Leopard gunnery simulators to help train Ukrainian tank crews on the operation and tactics of these tanks.

Our support for Ukraine is comprehensive – and it will continue. pic.twitter.com/653xfpNISv

— Anita Anand (@AnitaAnandMP) April 14, 2023

Anita Anand added that Canada will continue its comprehensive support for Ukraine.

By the way, Canada initially planned to send only 4 Leopard 2A4 tanks to Ukraine, but later decided to double their number. As of today, all 8 tanks have arrived in Poland.