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Canada and EU discuss additional firefighting aircraft

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A draft declaration, which has been viewed by the media, provides for a joint procurement of 50 de-Havilland launchers. The machines could be available from 2030; the message describes a preparation, not an already concluded purchase contract.

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Canada, EU plan joint purchase of 50 De Havilland water bombers

Source date: 07.10.2026 · German published: 15.10.2026. The summary shall reflect the declared status; subsequent developments may deviate therefrom.

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