Canada to buy Swedish early warning planes rather than US model
Canada has decided to purchase early warning planes from Sweden's Saab instead of a competing model from Boeing. Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized that this decision aims to enhance Canadian strategic autonomy and create jobs. The move reflects Canada's desire to reduce reliance on U.S. defense firms while aligning with partners like France and Sweden.
- ▪Canada will buy a fleet of early warning planes from Saab's GlobalEye.
- ▪The decision is part of Canada's strategy to reduce reliance on U.S. defense firms.
- ▪Prime Minister Mark Carney highlighted the benefits of job creation and strategic autonomy.
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Canada to buy Swedish early warning planes rather than US modelSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxCanada's Prime Minister Mark Carney makes an announcement at the new and currently under construction Embleton Community Centre and Park, in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, April 7, 2026. REUTERS/Carlos OsorioPublished May 27, 2026, 09:04 PMUpdated May 27, 2026, 09:04 PMOTTAWA, May 27 - Canada, which says it wants to reduce reliance on U.S. defense firms, on Wednesday announced plans to buy a fleet of early warning planes from Sweden's Saab rather than a competing option from Boeing.Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters that Canada would opt for Saab's GlobalEye, which is based on Bombardier's Global 6500 jet.
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