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Canada and EU plan joint purchase of 50 De Havilland water bombers for service from 2030

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Canada and the European Union are preparing to announce a joint purchase of 50 De Havilland water bombers, with aircraft intended for use in both regions from 2030. The plan would establish a shared procurement approach for aerial firefighting capacity across Canada and Europe.

Discovered 2026-10-07T05:06:08.694261-07:00 | 2026-10-07T05:06:08.694261-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • A planned fleet of 50 aircraft would add dedicated water-bombing capacity for wildfire response in Canada and Europe, with service expected to begin in 2030.
  • A joint Canada-EU purchase links procurement across two regions; the announcement could clarify how the aircraft will be acquired and allocated.

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