Ottawa Signs Tentative Deal With Swedish Firm Saab for Six Surveillance Jets

Ottawa has entered into a preliminary, non-binding agreement with Swedish firm Saab for the potential purchase of six advanced radar planes. These GlobalEye detection aircraft are intended to be manufactured in Canada through a partnership with Bombardier. Final negotiations will focus on the Canadian configuration, development program, and manufacturing timeline.

• Canada has announced a preliminary agreement to purchase six advanced radar planes.
• The planes would be manufactured in Canada by a partnership between Saab and Bombardier.
• The non-binding deal with Saab sets the stage for final negotiations.
• Future negotiations will cover Canadian configuration, development, and manufacturing timelines.
• The specific timeline and cost for the deal have not been disclosed.