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Canada to Buy Six Bombardier Jets for $753 Million

12/13/2025

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The Government of Canada will purchase six Bombardier Global 6500 jets for the Royal Canadian Air Force.
The contract is valued at $753 million and includes pilot training.
The first aircraft is due by summer 2027.
This procurement is part of Ottawa's defense spending strategy managed by Defence Investment Agency, and Saab AB has proposed to manufacture its GlobalEye in Canada if the Department of National Defence orders it.

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Story summary

The Government of Canada will purchase six Bombardier Global 6500 jets for the Royal Canadian Air Force.
The contract is valued at $753 million and includes pilot training.
The first aircraft is due by summer 2027.
This procurement is part of Ottawa's defense spending strategy managed by Defence Investment Agency, and Saab AB has proposed to manufacture its GlobalEye in Canada if the Department of National Defence orders it.