Israeli weapons company wants Ontario to use its drones to manage forest fires

Elbit, which has been the subject of protests for its ties to the Israeli military, seeking contracts in Ontario

16 May 2025 • 5 min read

An Elbit Hermes 900 Starliner drone is seen flying through the sky. The Israeli weapons company wants to sell its civilian Starliner drone to the Ontario government to monitor and manage wildfires. (Elbit via Facebook).

Carly Penrose

Carly is a Toronto-based journalist. She holds a master of journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University. Her work has appeared in the National Post, This Magazine and The Canadian Press.

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