On May 27, 2026, Canada announced its decision to select Swedish surveillance planes over options from U.S. manufacturers. Prime Minister Mark Carney's government aims to reduce reliance on U.S. defense firms. Canada is currently in discussions to acquire Saab's GlobalEye early warning jets, which are based on the Canadian-made Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft. This deal is expected to create approximately 3,000 jobs.
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Canada chooses Swedish surveillance planes over U.S. options
Canada has decided to purchase Swedish surveillance planes, specifically Saab's GlobalEye jets, instead of U.S. alternatives. This move is part of an effort to decrease dependence on U.S. defense companies and is projected to generate around 3,000 jobs.
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