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The British military will conduct drone training at CFB Suffield in southern Alberta in June and July, marking a return after five years of reduced presence following the relocation of tank training. This aligns with Medicine Hat's economic strategy to attract defence and aerospace spending.

The British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS) plans to establish a centre for unmanned aircraft systems trials as part of modernization efforts. Local politicians emphasize the economic boost from military activity, with plans for a $750-million laboratory complex at a nearby research station. The region aims to become a hub for the defence sector, leveraging its strategic assets.