Saab announced on March 23, 2026, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Canadian AI firm Cohere to advance artificial intelligence technologies for its GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft.
The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration focused on GlobalEye support, directly linked to Saab’s bid for the Canadian program while extending to existing and future international operators. Developed technologies and competencies aim to enhance Saab’s global product offerings and international competitiveness.
Key exploration areas include data-driven mission support, maintenance tools, and on-premises information processing within secure aerospace environments. Initial pilot projects will assess cooperation pathways aligned with program needs.
“Canada offers outstanding industrial and advanced technology partners,” said Micael Johansson, Saab’s President and CEO. “Working with Canadian companies like Cohere on emerging technologies strengthens our global supply chain and enhances Saab’s international competitiveness.”
“Frontier artificial intelligence should be built for scale, trust, reliability and most importantly, real-world impact,” said Ivan Zhang, Cohere Co-Founder. “Through Saab’s deep engineering heritage and our advanced enterprise-grade models, we’ll explore pushing the boundaries of what AI can truly deliver for aerospace, enabling teams to process complex data faster, increase operational tempo, surface key insights with clarity and support critical decision making when it matters most.”
Cohere, a security-first enterprise AI provider, specializes in foundation models and end-to-end products for secure, on-premises deployment. Saab, headquartered in Sweden, develops advanced aeronautics systems with global operations.