Canada intends to buy Saab early warning aircraft, says Carney
Canada is negotiating to purchase GlobalEye early warning aircraft from Saab Technologies. Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed the discussions during a press briefing. The GlobalEye aircraft is based on Bombardier's Global 6500 jet.
- ▪Canada is in talks to buy a fleet of GlobalEye aircraft from Saab.
- ▪Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the negotiations to reporters.
- ▪The GlobalEye is based on Bombardier's Global 6500 jet.
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A GlobalEye aircraft, manufactured by Saab Technologies, on static design during the fifth day of Dubai Air Show in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 21, 2019. Reuters-YonhapCanada has entered into negotiations to buy a fleet of GlobalEye early warning aircraft from Sweden's Saab, Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters on Wednesday.The GlobalEye is based on Bombardier's Global 6500 jet. Boeing's E-7 Wedgetail plane had also been in contention.
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