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Author: Murray Brewster, Daniel Leblanc
Publication Date: September 9, 2026 - 04:00

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GlobalEye gamble: Ottawa chose surveillance plane without knowing it met military needs

September 9, 2026

Ottawa moved to acquire six GlobalEye surveillance aircraft without assurances they met military requirements — requirements not shared with competing manufacturers. Subsequent assessments identified capability gaps requiring modifications, raising questions about whether the Carney government’s push for speed, jobs and industrial benefits is taking precedence over the military’s operational needs.



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