On 21 November 2025, the Swedish company Saab announced that it had signed a global cooperation agreement with Canadian Aviation Electronics Inc. (CAE), to work together on providing advanced training specifically designed for Saab´s Airborne Early Warning (AEW) platforms, including the GlobalEye Airborne Surveillance Platform.
The agreement was signed during the week-long state visit of the King and Queen of Sweden to Canada. It represents a significant milestone in the long-standing relationship between the two companies and strengthens international cooperation in airborne surveillance, situational awareness and integrated mission platforms.
This collaboration builds on the company’s growing partnerships in Canada. It combines Saab’s many years of know-how in multi-domain sensing, command and control, as well as AEW system integration with CAE’s worldwide leadership in simulation-based training. Working together, the two companies aim to deliver comprehensive, high-fidelity training environments that replicate the complexity of modern airborne surveillance missions for GlobalEye operators.
The President and CEO of Saab, Micael Johansson, emphasised the company’s long-term vision for expanding AEW capabilities: “This partnership strengthens our commitment to GlobalEye customers and reinforces our strategy to deliver world-leading airborne early warning capabilities with best-in-class training. CAE is a trusted partner with unmatched expertise of training solutions, and together we will increase the operational readiness for Airborne Early Warning platforms users around the world.”
A similar view was expressed by Matthew Bromberg, President and CEO of CAE, who said: “The agreement between Saab and CAE sets the stage for a global AEW&C training franchise anchored in Canada. Today’s announcement reflects years of trust and joint success with Saab and responds to an evolving geopolitical landscape that demands stronger, integrated partnerships.”
The timing of the announcement aligns with the deepening of defence and security collaboration between Sweden and Canada, exemplified by the recent visit of the Swedish Royal Couple. Both countries remain committed to strengthening transatlantic security, advancing aerospace innovation and supporting the interoperability of allied forces. The agreement between the Swedish and Canadian companies reflects this broader partnership, demonstrating how they can work together to enhance global security and deliver cutting-edge capabilities to customers around the world.
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