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The Saab GlobalEye is based on the Bombardier Global 6500 airframe. Bombardier Aviation is a Canadian company. For those who aren't aware, the Boeing E7 is yet
by nl 5mo ago
The Saab GlobalEye is based on the Bombardier Global 6500 airframe. Bombardier Aviation is a Canadian company.
For those who aren't aware, the Boeing E7 is yet-another-delayed-Boeing project.
The UK has bought it but it has been continually delayed: https://breakingdefense.com/2026/03/uk-defense-official-boeing-has-been-troubled-partner-in-much-delayed-e-7-program/ https://breakingdefense.com/2026/03/uk-defense-official-boei...
Australia flies it (an earlier version) but today announced they are also buying three Bombardier Global 6500: https://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/bombardier-defense-provides-global-6500-aircraft https://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/bombardier-de...
- ThePowerOfFuet 5mo ago>Bombardier Aviation is a Canadian company. Was. They are now part of Airbus, much like Bombardier Transport is now part of Alstom.
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- maxglute 5mo agoGlobalEye still ~20% US components, probably fall into US ITAR/EAR shenanigans territory if US wants to US.