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Bombardier & BAE Forge Defence Tech Pact
28 Oct
Summary
- Bombardier and BAE Systems will explore joint industrial and tech capabilities.
- The collaboration focuses on future combat air programs and R&D.
- This move aligns with Canada's increasing interest in advanced air defense.
Bombardier has entered into a strategic agreement with BAE Systems to investigate the development of shared industrial and technological capabilities for upcoming combat air programs. The memorandum of understanding will examine potential collaborations in areas such as research and development, systems integration, and workforce and supply-chain development.
This partnership highlights Bombardier's strategic intent to expand its presence in the defense aerospace sector. It occurs as Canada increases its engagement in advanced air combat initiatives, having recently joined the Global Combat Air Programme as an observer. The GCAP aims to create a next-generation stealth fighter by 2035.
