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Bloomberg • Laura Dhillon Kane

Canada opens negotiations to buy Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft for RCAF surveillance missions

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will begin detailed talks and formal negotiations with Saab as the preferred supplier for an airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) capability, centered on the GlobalEye platform. The RCAF needs the jets to monitor emerging threats, including hypersonic missiles.

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2026-05-27T06:09:45.393840-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
UASweekly • Quadcopter 440

Spanish Defence Ministry Launches FENIX Swarm Drone Program with UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía and Alpha Unmanned Systems

By UASweekly: Covering news, and technological innovations across the UAS, and EVTOL sectors.

2026-05-27T04:03:20.373055-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Boeing  
Australian Aviation • Robert Dougherty

RAAF takes delivery of its final P-8A Poseidon

By Australian Aviation: The Royal Australian Air Force has taken delivery of its 14th and final P‑8A Poseidon aircraft, marking a significant milestone in strengthening Australia’s ability to conduct anti‑submarine warfare, maritime strike, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.

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2026-05-26T23:26:28.993658-07:00