Published on

27/05/2026 - 20:38 GMT+2

Canada is moving ahead with the Swedish firm Saab on procuring a new fleet of Arctic surveillance aircraft, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday, choosing the Stockholm-based company over US competitors.

For Carney, the move addresses two key priorities; improving Canada's defence capabilities in the Arctic and reducing the country's economic integration with the United States.

By entering into formal negotiations with Saab on the procurement, Canada has sidelined two US alternatives: the Aeris X by L3Harris and the E-7 Wedgetail by Boeing.