Canada's Surveillance Aircraft Acquisition
Canada's defense minister announces plans to purchase surveillance planes from Saab, a Swedish defense company, over American alternatives.
May 2026
May 27, 2026
PM Carney to negotiate purchase of surveillance aircraft
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the federal government is entering into contract negotiations with Saab. The acquisition involves a fleet of surveillance aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force.
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Canada plans to buy planes from Saab and Bombardier
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada plans to buy early warning radar planes. The sources mentioned options from Sweden’s Saab and Canada’s Bombardier.
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