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Canada Selects Saab GlobalEye for Arctic Surveillance
Canada will purchase Saab GlobalEye early-warning aircraft instead of Boeing’s E-7 Wedgetail. Prime Minister Mark Carney said the decision reduces reliance on U.S. defense suppliers.
May 27, 12:40 PM·1m read2 sources
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Canada announced Wednesday that it will purchase a fleet of Saab GlobalEye early-warning aircraft rather than Boeing’s E-7 Wedgetail. U.S. defense firms.
The GlobalEye is based on the Bombardier Global 6500 jet, which is manufactured in Canada. Boeing’s competing E-7 Wedgetail has faced repeated delays and cost overruns. Talks between Canada and Saab are now under way. The projected contract is expected to support roughly 3,000 jobs.
U.S. suppliers for major defense platforms. Officials cited both performance considerations and the desire for diversified procurement sources. No timeline for final contract signing was released.
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