Canada chooses Saab and Bombardier for early warning radar planes
Canada plans to buy early warning radar planes from Sweden’s Saab and Canada’s Bombardier, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday.
The decision moves away from two American options.
Carney said the Saab planes, built on Bombardier’s Global 6500 aircraft, will support domestic production and contain 20% U.S. content.
Canada is in the market for six radar aircraft.
Carney emphasized diversifying military spending away from the U.S. The Saab planes provide situational awareness for hundreds of miles and can direct fighter jets.
NATO is also considering the Saab option.
The Canadian government is reviewing the planned purchase of U.S. F-35 fighter jets.
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