- Canada is reviewing F-35 purchases and acquiring early warning radar planes from Sweden, utilizing Bombardier platforms.
- Bombardier's Canadian production base for Saab GlobalEye aircraft supports NATO's collective defense goals.
- Canadian government, NORAD, Saab, and Bombardier are discussing strengthening defense contributions and preferred supplier status for AEWC capabilities.
The Royal Canadian Air Force is seeking a preferred supplier for future AEW&C capability, discussing a defense partnership with Sweden and Saab.
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Updated May 27
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What happened
The Royal Canadian Air Force is seeking a preferred supplier for future AEW&C capability, discussing a defense partnership with Sweden and Saab.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Sweden
country in Northern Europe
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Royal Canadian Air Force
air warfare and space branch of the Canadian Armed Forces
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