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Publication Date: July 7, 2026 - 07:32

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NATO bets on Saab, giving Canada’s GlobalEye gamble a major boost

July 7, 2026

NATO will negotiate to buy up to 10 Saab GlobalEye surveillance aircraft, joining Canada and 10 other allies in a landmark procurement. The decision bolsters Ottawa’s own planned purchase, strengthens Arctic and alliance surveillance, but risks irritating U.S. President Donald Trump, who has urged allies to buy more American defence equipment.



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