Saab signs memorandum of understanding with Cohere for AI integration on GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft. On March 23, 2026, Swedish defense firm Saab announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Canadian AI company Cohere to develop artificial intelligence applications for the GlobalEye platform. The agreement targets data-driven mission support, predictive maintenance tools, and high-volume information processing, with on-premises deployment in secure aerospace settings. Initial pilot projects have been identified for rapid implementation.
This collaboration directly supports Saab’s GlobalEye bid to Canada, based on Bombardier’s Global business jet family, while extending to existing and future international operators. “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.” Cohere co-founder Ivan Zhang added that the partnership combines Saab’s engineering expertise with enterprise-grade AI models to process complex data faster and support decision-making.
The deal bolsters Saab’s Canadian pitch, which includes local production of Gripen fighters and GlobalEye aircraft to generate over 12,000 jobs. Saab has proposed Canadian involvement in its Koncept för Framtida Stridsflyg (KFS) for next-generation air combat. It aligns with Saab’s wider AI efforts, including June 2025 Gripen E tests with Helsing’s AI for autonomous combat over the Baltic Sea and integration of Helsing’s Cirra AI into the Arexis electronic warfare suite for Eurofighter EK.