Carney says Canada will buy European surveillance planes over two American options
Canada has decided to purchase early warning radar planes from Sweden's Saab and Bombardier instead of two American options. Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized the importance of diversifying military spending away from the U.S. The Saab planes will enhance the Canadian Armed Forces' ability to detect and deter threats, particularly in the Arctic region.
- ▪Canada plans to buy early warning radar planes built by Sweden's Saab and Canada's Bombardier.
- ▪The Saab planes provide situational awareness about aircraft and missile movements for hundreds of miles.
- ▪Carney has stated that over 70 cents of every dollar of Canadian military capital spending should not go to the U.S.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onCarney says Canada will buy European surveillance planes over two American optionsCanada plans to buy early warning radar planes from Sweden’s Saab and Canada’s Bombardier, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced WednesdayByROB GILLIES Associated PressMay 27, 2026, 9:40 AM1:14Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney makes an address at the Canadian Association of Defense and Security Industries annual defense industry trade show CANSEC, in Ottawa, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
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