What Happened
Canada Upgrades Air Warfare Capability With New Aircraft
The Canadian government has selected the Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to upgrade its air warfare capability. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the selection, which is expected to bolster Bombardier as the aircraft supplier. The government is now in talks with Saab to finalize acquisition details. This development was first reported by Aviation Week.