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The Aviationist Sep 26
Canada Advances Negotiations with Saab for GlobalEye: While not a formal purchase contract, the term sheet agreement establishes the framework for negotiation ...
theaviationist.com/2026/09/26/canada-negotiations-saab-globaleye/
Ottawa signs preliminary deal with Swedish firm Saab for 6 GlobalEye aircraft: The federal government has announced a preliminary agreement for the acquisition ...
cbc.ca/news/politics/government-signs-preliminary-deal-saab-globaleye-9.7358021
Ottawa takes next step in negotiations on possible GlobalEye purchase from Saab: The Liberal government has taken another step forward in talks with the Swedish ...
ctvnews.ca/canada/article/ottawa-takes-next-step-in-negotiations-on-possible-globaleye-purchase-from-saab/
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The Globe and Mail Sep 25
Ottawa advances talks with Saab over possible GlobalEye purchase: Liberals have agreed on non-binding term sheet with the Swedish defence company
theglobeandmail.com/business/article-ottawa-advances-talks-with-saab-over-possible-globaleye-purchase/
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The Globe and Mail Oct 06
Ontario emerges as preferred site to build Saab GlobalEye military surveillance plane, sources say
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The Globe and Mail Sep 26
Bombardier in advanced talks to build Saab surveillance aircraft in Canada, CEO says
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Ottawa picks Sweden’s Saab early-warning aircraft tech over U.S. contenders: Prime Minister makes good on promise to reduce spending on American military gear
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- Canada has initiated talks to acquire the Swedish Saab GlobalEye early warning system, moving away from American military suppliers.
- The GlobalEye system will be integrated into Bombardier Global 6500 jets, with at least one-third produced in Canada within 15 years.
- Reforms to the Industrial and Technological Benefits policy aim to accelerate approvals and reward domestic investment in defense industry.
- New government initiatives include specialized support for businesses and the creation of a Defence Advisory Forum to link industry and officials.
The days of our military sending 70 cents of every dollar to the United States are over.— Prime Minister Mark Carney, speaking at the Liberal Party convention in April, regarding reductions in U.S.-made military spending
The Globe and Mail May 27
Canada in contract talks with Saab for radar aircraft, Carney says: Prime Minister Mark Carney tells the CANSEC defence show in Ottawa his government is in talks ...
theglobeandmail.com/canada/video-canada-in-contract-talks-with-saab-for-radar-aircraft-carney-says/
Canada to pick between Swedish and U.S. radar planes to protect its skies: The government of Canada wants to quickly acquire half a dozen new "flying ...
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NATO looking at Canadian aircraft for its new airborne warning fleet: NATO is looking to replace the alliance’s older fleet of E-3A Sentry airborne warning and ...
ottawacitizen.com/public-service/defence-watch/nato-canadian-aircraft-warning-fleet
AeroTime Dec 18 25
Saab: Gripen, GlobalEye in Canada could support 12,000+ jobs: Saab says building Gripen fighters and GlobalEye surveillance aircraft in Canada could support over ...
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The Globe and Mail Nov 18 25
Sweden’s Saab offers to build entire GlobalEye military surveillance plane in Canada
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TWZ Apr 14 25
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