GlobalEye deal expected to cut procurement timetable for surveillance aircraft (opens original article in a new tab)

Canada's Liberal government announced a deal to acquire Saab's GlobalEye surveillance aircraft, significantly reducing the procurement timetable and bypassing a planned five-year analysis period. The aircraft, based on a Bombardier jet, will be built in Canada, with 40 units planned. NATO is also considering Saab and Bombardier to replace its older fleet.

• GlobalEye deal allows Canada to cut procurement timetable for surveillance aircraft
• Liberal government bypassed five-year analysis period for military project
• Canada plans to build 40 GlobalEye aircraft domestically
• NATO seeks to replace E-3A Sentry with Saab and Bombardier aircraft