Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I'd like to pick up on the use of surveillance drones in the Arctic. I think that is where they would be most useful in the Canadian context.
We're still quite a ways off from armed drones, which are not consistent with Canadian values, in my view. So I won't be getting into a discussion on that.
Systems used in the Arctic need to have specific technical requirements, given the harsh conditions. We are learning that ships the navy is looking to purchase will not be capable of performing all the necessary surveillance activities in Arctic winters. More and more consideration is being given to the use of drones. Coming up with a drone that could function in the various conditions present in the north would seem to be a challenge.
Are you able to give us any details on that? I am curious as to whether a single type of drone would do the job in the Arctic or whether different types of drones would be needed. I'd like to hear your take on what Canada's needs in the Arctic are.