Canada selects Swedish or U.S. radar planes for air defense

Canada is choosing between Swedish and U.S. radar planes to enhance its air defense capabilities. The government plans to acquire six Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft costing over $5 billion. These aircraft will detect threats like hypersonic missiles from adversaries such as Russia and China. The primary options are Saab's GlobalEye and L3Harris's Aeris X, both using Bombardier jets, or Boeing's E-7 Wedgetail. The decision involves geopolitical considerations, balancing closer ties with the U.S. against diversifying with European military equipment and boosting domestic production. An update is expected in the coming months.