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Canadian War Museum acquires type of armoured vehicle used on battlefield in Ukraine

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The Canadian War Museum has received a donation from Brampton defence manufacturer Roshel of an MRAT vehicle, similar to those used by Ukrainian forces against Russia. Jim Whitham, director general of the museum, notes that this acquisition reflects Canada’s support for Ukraine through military aid and aims to highlight equipment with service in the ongoing conflict.

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The Canadian War Museum in Ottawa has acquired one of Roshel's mine-resistant armoured transport vehicles, which are currently used by Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. Jim Whitham, the museum’s director general, stated that the acquisition was intended to reflect Canada’s support for Ukraine by showcasing military equipment similar to what Canada has supplied to Ukraine during the war. The vehicle was donated by Brampton-based defence manufacturer Roshel. This move highlights the museum's aim to include pieces of military hardware with a direct link to Canada's involvement in international conflicts.

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OTTAWA - Brampton-based defence manufacturer Roshel has donated to the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa one of its mine-resistant armoured transport vehicles — the same kind being used by Ukraine in the war with Russia. asserted

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Jim Whitham, the museum’s director general, says the museum wanted to acquire a piece of military equipment that had a service history in Ukraine, given Canada’s history of supplying the war-torn nation with equipment. asserted

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Canadian War Museum acquires type of armoured vehicle used on battlefield in Ukraine

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