Always on Target
France orders GlobalEye—so what does a Swedish airborne radar deal, built on Canadian metal, change for Europe’s air defence and Canada’s aerospace industrial base? On December 30, 2025, Saab confirmed it signed a contract with France’s Direction générale de l’armement (DGA) for two GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, plus ground equipment, training,
South Korea Global 6500 — why did Seoul choose a Bombardier Global 6500‑based AEW&C in September 2025? The decision caps years of stop‑start tendering, a narrowing field of bidders, and a hard look at life‑cycle costs versus capability. It also cements the long‑range business jet as the Indo‑Pacific’s newest airborne early warning workhorse. Moreover, it
What drives Bombardier Defence News this June? Firstly, Saab’s firm order for two Global 6500 special-mission jets headlines the month. Meanwhile, it’s joined by landmark Challenger 3500 deliveries in Saudi Arabia and a strategic technology alliance with Safran. Moreover, in this feature, we explore how each development reshapes Canada’s defence aerospace sector and the global
