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Transatlantic Cooperation Expands in Firefighting Capabilities
Canada and the European Union are planning a joint purchase of 50 De Havilland water bombers, with the aircraft set to be ready for use in Canada and Europe by 2030. The draft joint statement, obtained by Politico Europe, outlines the plan, which is part of a broader cooperation agreement between the two sides. De Havilland’s current firefighting aircraft program is the DHC-515, with existing orders from European countries and Canadian provinces. The proposed purchase does not specify how the aircraft will be divided between Canadian and European buyers. The announcement is expected to be made at the Canada-EU summit in Montreal, as reported by AeroTime.