Canada has entered negotiations with Swedish defense company Saab to acquire the GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft as part of a broader effort to strengthen Arctic defense and reinforce North American air defense capabilities. Announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney on May 27, 2026, during the CANSEC defense exhibition in Ottawa, the move reflects growing concerns over Russia's Arctic military buildup, China's expanding Arctic strategy, and the need to modernize Canada's contribution to NORAD's continental defense mission. Read full Defense Aerospace News at this link …
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| Saab GlobalEye is a next-generation Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft that combines long-range air, maritime, and ground surveillance with real-time command-and-control capabilities, enabling detection of threats at distances exceeding 650 km. (Picture source: Wikimedia) |
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