CAE and Saab Deepen AEW&C Partnership with Canada-Specific Teaming Agreement
Event summary
- CAE and Saab signed a teaming agreement on May 27, 2026, to support Canada's Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) program based on the GlobalEye platform.
- The agreement builds on a worldwide cooperation agreement signed in the previous year, positioning CAE as Saab's preferred partner for training and simulation solutions across AEW&C platforms.
- CAE will provide flight training, mission and rear crew training, and integrated training solutions, leveraging Saab's airborne surveillance leadership and CAE's simulation capabilities.
- The partnership aims to strengthen mission effectiveness and operational readiness for the Canadian Armed Forces and contribute to job creation and skills development in Canada's aerospace and defence ecosystem.
The big picture
This agreement underscores the growing trend of strategic partnerships in the defence sector, aimed at enhancing operational capabilities through integrated solutions. It also highlights the increasing focus on sovereign capability development and economic growth within national defence industrial strategies. The collaboration between CAE and Saab on the GlobalEye platform for Canada's AEW&C program is a significant step in this direction, potentially setting a precedent for future defence projects.
What we're watching
- Execution Risk
- How CAE and Saab will integrate their capabilities to meet Canada's specific operational requirements and timelines.
- Market Expansion
- Whether this partnership will serve as a model for future collaborations in other markets.
- Industry Leadership
- The pace at which CAE can leverage this agreement to reinforce its position as a leader in advanced training and simulation.