Swedish Defense Giant Expands Canadian Ties Through Artificial Intelligence

Saab has partnered with Canadian AI company Cohere to explore artificial intelligence applications for its GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft. The agreement, announced on March 23, 2026, aims to develop data-driven mission support, maintenance tools, and information processing capabilities, with a focus on secure and complex aerospace environments. Initial pilot projects have already been identified, indicating a swift move into practical applications. The partnership is part of Saab’s campaign in Canada, where the company is offering its GlobalEye platform and arguing for local production of Gripen fighters, which could support over 12,000 jobs. This development was first reported by AeroTime.