Conservatives seek probes into Canada’s planned GlobalEye purchase

Federal Conservatives are asking the auditor general and the Parliamentary Budget Office to review Ottawa’s planned purchase of Saab’s GlobalEye surveillance aircraft, arguing that proper procurement steps may not have been followed. The call comes after reports that the aircraft meets only part of the military’s requirements and may need significant changes. According to the article, competitors were not shown those requirements before the government announced GlobalEye as its preferred option. The Defence Investment Agency says it knew none of the three aircraft under consideration fully met the air force’s needs and still считает GlobalEye the best choice. Conservatives say Canadians deserve clarity on whether officials put politics ahead of defence readiness, while the government says talks over additional capabilities and contract details are still ongoing.