Canada selects Swedish Saab GlobalEye early warning aircraft, bypassing U.S. suppliers
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Steven Chase, Pippa Norman
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· 2 sourcesCanada announced it will purchase Swedish-made Saab GlobalEye early warning aircraft, bypassing U.S. contenders from Boeing and L3Harris, according to coverage on bsky. Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement at the CANSEC defence trade show in Ottawa, fulfilling a promise to reduce spending on American military equipment, bsky reported. Hacker News noted the decision reflects Canada's effort to reduce reliance on U.S. defense suppliers, with the aircraft to be installed on Bombardier Global 6500 jets made in Canada and used to patrol the Arctic.
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Summary
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada will purchase Swedish-made Saab GlobalEye early warning aircraft technology over U.S. contenders (L3Harris Aeris X and Boeing E-7 Wedgetail), fulfilling a promise to reduce spending on American military equipment. The system will be installed on Bombardier Global 6500 jets made in Canada. The announcement was made at the CANSEC defence trade show in Ottawa.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledPrime Minister Mark Carney said Canada has entered into negotiations to buy Swedish-made Saab early warning aircraft technology, picking a non-U.S. supplier as he makes good on a promise to reduce spending on American military gear.
Mr. Carney announced the selection at the annual CANSEC defence trade show in Ottawa Wednesday.
The GlobalEye early warning system will be installed on Global 6500 jets made by Bombardier in Canada.
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