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Canadian Shield: Making armoured vehicles for Ukraine
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- Published on Nov 18, 2022 veröffentlicht
- When Russia invaded Ukraine, a little known Canadian manufacturer kicked its production line into high gear.
The company is called Roshel, and it makes high-tech armoured personnel carriers.
A hundred of them are now being used by Ukrainians, with hundreds more on the way. How do they do it?
Mike Drolet got a rare look inside for The New Reality and found their secret weapon.
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It's a really smart move to reach out and employ Ukranian refugees. It provides them with not only a means to contribute to the war effort, but also find employment to help them make a living in Canada. Roshel gains labor that is strongly motivated to do their best on the manufacturing line. It's the sort of rare situation where everyone wins.
@Josfur Gaming Slava Russia
His wife is Ukrainian and he's been on a 'hit' list in ruzzia. Doesn't get more to the point than ever. This is a multinational effort. Goes to show that we're all stronger when we work together. Shame there aren't more people like that.
@Carmen Lajoie Don't forget BTS 🔥
Ukraine needs all the Senators it can get after it has run out of tanks, and will continue to need them until it has run out of men.
For these types of entrepreneurs one can only have the utmost respect.
Not just for the Ukrainian war side; just overall getting a company up and running and doing this well in just 6 years.
Russia mostly uses artillery and missles, not bullets so these vehicles will only prolong the conflict by a few days. They need fuel, but Ukraine has a lack of fuel. Especially diesel. Russia wiped out Ukraines refining capacity.
Russia has put out the lights across Ukraine. No heat or running water in most urban areas. Mayors are telling citizens to leave the country. It's only a matter of time. Russia rolls heavy once the winter freeze comes. These armored trucks will not stop them.
@Lone Browncoat
Go check this dictionary dude, I spelled it right.
@Ndjibu Kabengele ....Honour*
@Dylan C ...Not surprising, Turdo admiring mainland Chinese {CCP} "order", the OIC of May 1st,2020, invoking the Emergency Act most recently.
@Dylan C Do you remember before the war when N.AT.O. and U.S. Diplomats were making a stink about human rights violations committed by the Ukraine government?
This makes me proud to be Canadian. This proves, once again, the immense value immigrants bring to our country. This man has vision, compassion, and brains. Thank you for choosing Canada to be your home. You honor us with your integrity and abilities.
@WarfarenotWarfair I would bet that his man has contributed more to the Canadian economy personally than you have. Also Canada's reputation. Also has provided help and support for refugees.
I needback everything
I only want back everything what i make with my hand
@Carrie Adams Canadian here, also... Couldn't agree more!
What a fantastic story of personal conviction and perseverance making a real difference in the world. Well done to all you Roshel workers!
@Path of Self Destruction 👍
I own 8 sheep and all of them (even the thick ones) are more intelligent than your comment so I'll take that as a compliment!
@Geopolitix Sheep.
D B your avatar says more about you than your post champ. Even if you thought Russia could "win"(not that they can even state what that means), why you appear to want them to win given the hell scape they've turned a peaceful country into , I'm not sure.
SLAVA UKRAINI!!
I am a Ukrainiane-American and I can only say thank you Canada for helping my people.
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We're helping OUR people. All peaceful, freedom loving and tolerant people are one. I've called my gov reps to pressure them to send more.
You sir are BOT!
@Stew M wrong answer
We should be there fighting with you!
Well done Canada! Fantastic idea and roll-out of military vehicles
1000 a year is a great feat!
Slava Ukraini
Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺
@Tsubadai Khan no capitulating to nuclear threats.
@Yosetime We do have something similar. It's called the Bushmaster, and it's slightly larger than the Canadian Shield. We've already sent 90 odd of them to Ukraine. Oddly enough - They have no bull bar. But the front end is cast iron, they do weigh 15 tons each, and come with a remotely mounted machine gun at the front, so a bull bar was probably considered superfluous. My worry is the Putin Regime won't survive a loss in this War, which leaves him with Tactical Nukes as his only option to Win...
All they need is some Roo-bars and they'd be perfect for Auzzie-land!! I bet you guys have something similar. Or could have. If Canada can do it, Australia can too. Our countries are so much alike. But the quality of our people is what truly makes us great! Auzzies and Canadians...2 peas in a pod!
"Can't understand how one man can do so much." A Ukrainian's love for his motherland could explain the worker's passion.
Slava Ukraine as a part of Russia like always in history.
At the time of his birth, Corsica had been part of France for 400 years. Napoleon sure had the small guy complex but he was no outsider
Putin IS a legend
@esdeath. you have a good point. But a cheap Iranian kamikazee drone would also do the job. My point is that all this war is doing is making these psychopaths richer to produce more of these useless toys of war. Destruction means profit.
Glad to be Canadian and glad we can help in such a big way to save lives.
THIS is definitely what I like to see and hear. I look forward for this company to grow ten folds and be solid as its workers, the determination and zeal of what the owner is doing is absolutely outstanding, I applause his wisdom and tenacity. Bravo!
I am proud to be a Canadian. I salute Roshel.
is that you again Freeland ?
Impressive; thank you all for providing just a small piece of protection for the hero's of Ukraine. Slava Ukraine...
Awesome guy and awesome job this company is doing! Slava ukraine! God bless Canada 🇨🇦 🇺🇦
That’s such good news. Way to go Canada. Put this on the news so all Canadians know and can be proud.
@Azuri e lol
Ukrainians are legends. Their love for their home country is admirable. I am happy canada is helping them.
@Alexey 9 yeah,we see long lines of Russian volunteers. Lined up at border checkpoints, trying to escape the Pootin madness.
@Luca Balzaretti Russian troll.
Thus, during wars, society often rallies in the face of a common threat. In Russia, too, many of us are ready to fight and help in every possible way in protecting the interests of our country, so I understand exactly the same sentiments among Ukrainians.
Their love for nazism is too admirable.
Bravo For Canada. Proud to be Canadian and Supporting Ukraine!
I met a Ukrainian nurse the other day at the hospital for my friend who was getting treated for cancer, she was an angel 😇 and she worked harder then 5 people easily.
Every patient was amazed at the rate she was being able to help everyone and with a smile 😊 on her face and always making sure all her patients were happy and satisfied with her service.
We all marveled at her character and we all told her how much she impressed everyone and how amazing she represented her people and country in America 🇺🇸.
She was an absolutely sweetheart but extremely intelligent, she said her father was an engineer in Ukraine 🇺🇦 in the times of Soviet and she got her energy and wisdom from her father.
Either way it was a pleasure to meet someone with some an amazing strong 💪🏻 yet caring character.
May the war stop 🛑 ✋ and May peace ☮️ and prosperity come instead.
I hope 🤞 all bad leaders will have a change of heart and stop this madness for the sake of the wonderful citizens they have in their amazing and beautiful countries.
Respect to Ukrainian 🇺🇦 people for being so strong 💪🏻
What a great story, and an impressive vehicle. So glad we're able to provide such equipment to Ukraine to help them regain their sovereign lands.
This just brought me to tears!! I am so proud to be Canadian! Some countries might call us too nice. But this video proves we can compete, we can help our neighbors, and we can fight! I had no idea we were making these vehicles. They are amazing! And if they help to save even one life in Ukraine, it will be worth it!
Very impressed with the owner of this company. His vision, his tenacity, his willingness to bring in the Ukrainian staff and get the job done. Brilliant all the way around! Thank you Sir!
These vehicles (geez I wish I could drive one!!), the winter military uniforms, the top-notch, hands-on training that Ukrainians have been receiving from Canada since the annexation of Crimea 8 years ago, have all come together to make sure that Ukrainian soldiers stay in the fight and win! And I believe they will. In some ways they already have.
This victory in Ukraine is a victory for all free and sovereign countries. The way the world has come together in just 9 months has changed the course of our future. Everywhere. Nobody will ever again mess with Ukraine! Or any NATO country. I think the message is getting across. Russia is still looking for a stepping-off point. Russia can't win. And I am proud that my country is participating in the Ukrainian victory. Slava Ukraine! Slave Canada!
@Jonathan Stein you forget to consider the fact that Poutine invaded Ukraine because Zelensky didn 't respected les accord de Minsk, Poutine is defending his border against the estwards expension from Nato
@Yosetime if the Russians spent as much time and money as they do on yachts and propaganda, they'd be performing much better in Ukraine. And as a state.
I see the trolls are hard at work here! Hopefully it doesn't keep you from your day jobs! Silly people
Badass job Canada. Ukrainians & Canadians together are showing how to do this right. Canada always punches above weight level. This is heavyweight help. Thanks. Slava Ukraine & Canada.
I am impressed by what Canada is doing. These trucks are incredible. These are angels of life at work. Their goal of protecting freedom and those who are defending it in Ukraine is paying off. Union makes strength. Roshel is doing something outstanding.
My Ukrainian wife and her relatives (6 live in Ontario) thank you for supporting Ukraine.
This is a amazing piece of work, so glad its helping the soldiers in the field.
A great story. This Canadian feels proud. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦
Very inspiring! I love these guys! Long live Ukraine. Long live Canada!
From Canada I am very impressed and happy that this company is succeeding. Slava Ukraine. I'm sure this man wears Putin's black list badge of honor with pride.
@Ken Bishop's Website Solutions Aren’t you a bot too? Mr. Ukraine is always telling facts?
You are doing a truly amazing job here and your company is really inspiring. I love the fact you hired Ukrainians who can contribute their own way to helping their country from Canada.
💪 🇺🇦🇨🇦🇺🇦
yes, this collaboration is a much good aspect fot the efforts ..
Bravo. You make me proud to be Canadian.
@Romeo food & travel Sandro's likely a Z supporting troll. Just ignore.
@sandro what?? Only tell the real facts.
@Romeo food & travel Don't breed
Anitha Anand is the super star of this war🔥🔥🔥
It is like Vladimir putin v/s Anitha Anand.
She is in front for Ukraine and united all other deffence ministers of Nato and give l billion dollars and armoured vehicles. Russia is now loosing the easy winning battle.
These types of vehicles have been popular for some time, but the way the company makes these sounds truly unique.
4:53 I am not sure I have ever seen vehicles like this get "tested" against near missile or shell hits. Mostly against anti-material weapons or IEDs... this is impressive if so. No injuries from a hit like that, where fatalities would likely otherwise be expected is impressive.
In any Case better than nothing. 🤷
You are never happy, eh. Champ!
This is someone and something that really makes us Canadians proud.
amazing, very wonderful and very touching
Lies again? AVN AVA
🎉🎉🎉 congratulations!!!!!
you have won a gift...claim your prize instantly
I love this!! With my ukrainian blood, this means the world to me. When I see a Ukrainian smile I think of my family that is gone except for one.
Thank you Canada for your support of Ukraine!!
Thanks for helping Ukraine! We are really thankful for all your support!
wonderful, love to Ukraine💙💛
The Canadian Shield has an ammunition-deflecting shell and powerful tracking and attack powers.
Massive respect for this company, it's objectives and it's means of achieving those objectives. Slava Ukraine!
I'm a Russian Ukrainian born and raised in Canada and here in Toronto we've been hearing constant military helicopters, seeing transportation of other military supplies going towards the direction of our main airport here. First time I heard the military helicopter truly frightened me. I can't and don't even wanna imagine of how many helicopters, tanks, bombs, and missiles distrub the quietness.
A Ukrainian man that was helping me move recently has sons back in Ukraine and they went to protect our land. 20 year old men...I can't even imagine what he feel as a father. But his sons are stubborn, just like every other Ukrainian that I know, including myself. We've just had some friends come here to Toronto. The stories they've told us so far are heartbreaking.
Україна переможе 🇺🇦🕊
@Planet Mikusha I do not do Ukro-Natsee or affiliated sites, which is most Western ones.
@Franz Kafka A quick Internet search will straighten you out.
@Planet Mikusha Yeah! No they did not.
This makes me proud as a Canadian, Slava Ukraini.
Thank you in behalf of all Ukrainians for what you are doing guys. Glory to Canada !!! God blesses you !!!
A heartwarming story!!!
I’m sure there are plenty more out there that we need to hear about.
HEROYAM SLAVA 🇺🇦❤️🔥🇺🇦💪🏻🇦🇺
Beams of goodness to Roman and his team, saving human lives! He who saves one life saves the whole world (c)
@SoloveiSolovei I'll save a screenshot with your words like a kompromat
Слава Украине!!!
You are heros! Thank you
Slava Ukraina 🇺🇦
Kudus for Canada for the great help it does for Ukraine. "They are under a lot of pressure but they are for people who are under a lot more pressure than we are." Slava Ukraini!
With a big salute and thank you to this Canadian company in producing such armored vehicles to help the Ukrainian military fight and reclaim their country back to their people
@Ed Peesker Not anymore.
It is Russians land.
actually its American, I live in London Ontario, it used to be GM Diesel Division before General Dynamics took it over
As a Canadian I am surprised this truck. We need to invest and provide Canadian army too.
@Roger Cruz how is not being at war for eight years a joke? Please explain. Do you think all countries should be constantly at war, like Russia?
@Roger Cruz last time was Iraq and Afghanistan, I believe. I'm sure they're ready anytime as they constantly train. And help train others. Why?
@Panther 75 WOW,eight years ago, what a joke!!!
@Roger Cruz 2014 to fight Daesh
Let me ask you something, When was the last time that the Canadian army, entered in a war,lately?
gratitude and respect to all people from Roshel for building such a lifesaving machines!
What an amazing job! Tremendous inspiration to run such an enterprise in just 6 years!
Always heard how nice Canadians are, and this story just proves it.😍
If selling war vehicles makes us nice, then the world deserves Armageddon.
Thankyou Canada for helping Ukraine 🇺🇦 Godspeed and strength to Ukraine 🇺🇦 prayers from Alaska
Thank you Canada!!Love from Germany!
Slava Ukraini!!💪🍀🇺🇦🇨🇦
@Большой Вася Z = naZZi
@Rhino613 прощай чувак
ZZZ !!!
love this story, very impressive that they can make such a tough vehicle from a civilian chassis. Slava Ukraine!
@You Tube Muscovy renamed to "Russian Empire". This war is like Romania invading Italy because "Rome is homeland".
@You Tube And fail and lose and that will be that.
@You Tube edgy
The Ukraine is Russia's homeland. Russia will fight for their land.
Never knew about this company and the Senator. Keep up the the good work and the good fight. Cheers 🇺🇦🇨🇦
All of us appreciate your help and we will always remember who are our friends!
Thanks for supporting Ukraine Canada
OMG, what an excellent quality. Way to go Roshel, way to go Canada 🇨🇦!
For this type of person with the can do attitude and spirit, there is nothing but respect from me. Thank-you Canada and the workforce of Roshel!
I liked this report much. It made me smile and feel happy. Thank you to that Company & its owner. Thank you, Canada.
Glory to the so brave Ukrainians!
Thank you Canada for helping Ukraine!
That’s a beautiful story. I’m very proud. 🇺🇦🇨🇦
Thank you Canada 🇨🇦 for helping Ukraine 👍👏
Awesome. Thank you Canada. Respect from México.
As a born and raised Canadian, it's people like the owner of this company who make me truly proud to call myself Canadian.
"Who cares where you came from. Here's a beer and a donut, what can you do for us?" Lmao
Very proud of what you do as a canadian. Thank you
Theirs a lot of great people out their, especially in Canada. Slava Ukraine and Canada🇺🇦🇨🇦 , love from the US🇺🇸
That's a great way for Canada to support the Ukrainian cause and for Canadians be proud of.
This makes me immensely proud to be Canadian. The work of Canadian Shield providing Ukrainians in Canada with jobs that directly help Ukraine, providing brand-new machines right off the production line to the Ukrainian military fills me with pride and thankfulness that we can accomplish such a feat. Kudos to the owner and employees! If this isn't a worthy cause I don't know what is.
Slava Ukraine!
@New life nice of you to call American arms and money "god".
@New life they should go chase the truth. Maybe one day they'll catch it.
@Matvey A. Hitler and Napoleon thought so too. When the Russians begin to advance, nothing can stop it. Because God is with them. The truth is behind them.
Well done! Keep making and sending them over. Thank you for supporting Ukraine. Glory to Ukraine!
200 more on the way... stay strong, we are with you
I am so proud of my Country!
I did 3 tours in Iraq as a mechanic and recovery operator. I saw metal armor sliced through like it was a paper target against bird shot. But the ballistic glass is something I have seen stand up to ALLOT of damage. And it saved my life as well over there. If I hadn't modified my recovery vehicle a week earlier to mount ballistic glass panels to the front of my drivers hatch. I would have died over there when my escort vehicle hit a mine. Ballistic glass will stop allot of things that metal armor simply fails at. But RPGs still go right through obviously lol. I wish we could make vehicles completely out of the stuff. Its crazy how strong glass can be against impacts you see on a battlefield.
Ceramics have fascinating properties as well.
Arte et Marte!
@Ado Atero Your argument is solid!
@Rick Mentore - "I always thought the glass parts were the weak point on armored vehicles."
They are. I'm sorry, but the comment of glass being stronger than steel is just silly. You can figure it out easily by thinking how many armored vehicles of any kind have you seen that have glass as protection anywhere else than windows.
I always thought the glass parts were the weak point on armored vehicles. Thanks for your service!
I guess the down side with these vehicles is that the chances of being able to still drive the vehicle while under certain types of attacks are lower (while more expensive vehicles may be able to still drive you out of there). But at a lower price, overall it still helps protect a lot more people.
Very very happy to learn Canada with the help of these guys is pulling our weight. Good story.
This is awesome. Proud of Canada.
Incredible! 👏🏻
What a prominent brain and a huge heart 💙💛
I am so proud to hear Slava to Ukraine 🇺🇦 ❤️ ♥️ 💖 💓 💕
Well Done Roshel and Canada. Greetings from UK.
Fantastic story, glad to hear we are directly contributing to Ukraine! Hope some of the future orders are going to our boys in the CAF!!
they're awesome!
Wonderful job, Canada. What could be better than saving Ukrainian lives!! Thanks to Canada!
This brought tears to my ears. Thank you to the guy who spearheaded this, Romashimenoff. May you be paid back a hundred fold in all aspects. If the wholw world will help, Russia won't stand a chance.
I love everything about this story, this company and these men. Big fan of 🇨🇦 too.
This is awesome go Canada! Stay strong Ukraine folks in my town doing a fundraiser for your fighters this coming weekend. More help on the way! People contact your representatives tell them to keep helping Ukraine as long as it takes and do your part and donate just search for verified ways to help Ukraine.
God bless Ukraine and Canada
Any gear we can give to Ukraine is a step closer to victory, Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 💙💙💙💛💙💛💙💛🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻
lets just give them everything we have! We dont need it
Yes, great job, Canada.
nomoneyfornazis
Using an existing civilian chassis and powertrain is perfect for maintenance. Combined with their bolt on armour design you get a low budget vehicle with good basic protection.
It's people like you that make this country great.
Some "feel good" news - so very welcome! Respect to this Canadian manufacturer.
Huge respect Canada!
Good effort👍👍 Slava Ukraine.
@Calabrianhorse Orcs has become very appropriate.
MEDUSA TOZIOM nice way to de humanise human beings and call them orcs
I was trained to fire multiple times into the same spot on armored glass or armor. You can’t allow your glass to take fire without getting out of there or get ready for it to open up. It only buys you a few warning shots, it isn’t like armor.
Improvisation is the main motivator of war! during the Vietnam conflict personnel used whatever was at hand?
Excellently done, Roshel. Glory to Ukraine.
War monger.
Wonderful news, proud of the work our people are doing. Would be nice to see the CAF use modern equipment like these.
Glory Glory to Ukraine 💓💓💓💓❤️💕 thank you all who helps them thank you very much keep them safe.
respect and best wishes!! Go further Canadians!!! Slava Ukraine!!!
This man is a legend. Great for Canada.
Congratulations Roshel! Keep up the great work in Canada and Slava Ukraini
Shout-out to those working at this company. You're amazing.
Batch of honor)) Huge respect to canadians and all democratic world for you help!!!
Wow... this makes me glad I'm Canadian.
Glory to Ukraine.
watch Canadian heritage minutes
Me too
Keep them coming CANADA 🇨🇦 finally seeing lives saved... God Bless you all and the soldiers that these vehicles will save......SLAVA UKRAINE 🇺🇦 GLORY TO UKRAINE 🇺🇦 BRAVO CANADA 🍁 🇨🇦
I send food every 2 weeks even the smallest things matter. maybe that extra bag of Rice/Pasta or can goods May not seem like a big deal to us. But to them its life or death. Even When we are Going thru economic issues we still find it in us to help. Keep it up fellow Canadian's so glad to see other's trying to Help as best as they Can.
@George Pantazis Honestly, I think a better idea would be to transfer a couple AUD towards BackAndAlive or UNITED24, than ship clothes from Australia. Appreciate you very much!😊
Good on you mate.i want to do that and maybe warm clothes especially for kids.any hints? I'm in Sydney Australia 🇦🇺
May I ask where you send the food to or through what agency to help the Ukrainians?
From what I have learned about this conflict is that NATO countries werent prepare for this type of modern warfare. On a positive note, they are learning so much from this conflict that its actually beneficial to continue supporting Ukraine with military equipment and financial support. Its horrible that the cost of this is in Russians and Ukrainians lives.
@Melinda Cadarette I dont know if its really overblown. Americans has always been isolationist. It just global issues that kept the public engaged with the world. The last two presidential elections has nothing to do with foreign policy but rather domestics focus. I wouldnt be surprised if in two years, the next president is going to be a domestic President.
@Khonh lo NATO was created to stop Russian aggression. It will last as long as they have a reason to. And the US NATO debacle was overblown.
@Alexey 9 if you really believe that then all that scrambled to get secondary and third tier military equipment sitting in some countries warehouse was all for show? NATO was pretty much an extension of EU. They thought they could dominate the economic sphere of Europe. There's a reason for many years, the only countries calling for further expansion of training and equipment were those in Eastern Europe. Especially the Polish and Baltic states. The US public was pissed that NATO countries weren't even paying their fair share of the collective defense. There were even pushed to end NATO all together as Americans see China as the greater threat. Matter of fact, the US was in the process of moving many of it's equipment to the Pacific. I wouldn't be surprised if in 10 years, NATO collapse all together.
@Mini Max, Mia and me. most of NATO like germany for example aren't prepared for large Scale war
Great story for all, Ukraine, Canada and those who need work. Very heartwarming. I have visited Ukraine many times, walked the streets which have been bombed, I support 2 families there... Canada needs to do much more and we can.
During WW2, Canada had a population of 11 million, our military effort was composed of over 1 million. we have done this before and we can do this now.
God Bless and Glory to Ukraine
We are immensely grateful!!!