Canada to order military plane fleet from Sweden in shift from US suppliers
3 hours ago
- #Arctic security
- #defense procurement
- #Canada-Sweden relations
- Canada will buy early warning aircraft from Sweden's Saab, choosing the GlobalEye over Boeing's E-7 Wedgetail.
- The purchase aims to reduce reliance on US defense firms and strengthen Canada's Arctic defense capabilities.
- Saab plans to invest in Canadian R&D as part of the deal, with a potential fleet of six aircraft.
- The decision aligns with Canada's policy to pivot away from American military equipment and enhance ties with NATO ally Sweden.
- Canada is also considering Saab's Gripen fighters amid tensions with the US over tariffs and existing F-35 orders.