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Ottawa takes next step in negotiations on possible GlobalEye purchase from Saab
The non-binding deal would support final negotiations for six aircraft built in Canada with Saab and Bombardier.
- On Friday, the federal government agreed on a non-binding term sheet with Swedish firm Saab, advancing negotiations for six GlobalEye radar aircraft destined for the Royal Canadian Air Force.
- Ottawa selected the platform based on geopolitical and economic criteria, with upcoming negotiations focusing on a "Canadian configuration and development program designed to meet Canada's requirements."
- Stephen Fuhr, secretary of state responsible for defence procurement, said Canada's approach must "strengthen our economy, growing Canadian industrial capacity and opening new opportunities for Canadian companies to compete globally."
- Conservative defence critic James Bezan called on the Auditor General and Parliamentary Budget Officer to investigate whether officials prioritized politics over operational readiness in the non-tendered process.
- Critics note the GlobalEye requires significant modifications to meet military needs, while the government confirmed American firms Boeing and L3Harris remain interested in the contract alongside Saab.
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The federal government has reached a new stage in its negotiations with the Swedish defence company Saab, as it plans to acquire its advanced surveillance aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force.
·Montreal, Canada
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Ottawa takes next step in negotiations on possible GlobalEye purchase from Saab
OTTAWA - The Liberal government has taken another step forward in talks with the Swedish defence company Saab as it considers acquiring its advanced radar planes for the Royal Canadian
·Toronto, Canada
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Ottawa signs preliminary deal with Swedish firm Saab for 6 GlobalEye aircraft
The federal government has announced a preliminary agreement for the acquisition of six GlobalEye detection aircraft that would be built in Canada by the Swedish firm Saab in collaboration with Canada’s Bombardier.
·Ottawa, Canada
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