Cohere and Saab: Securing the Skies with Canadian AI

On March 23, 2026, Toronto-based AI leader Cohere and Swedish aerospace giant Saab announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to integrate advanced generative AI into the GlobalEye airborne surveillance system.

Secure AI for Complex Missions

The partnership focuses on deploying Cohere's enterprise-grade Large Language Models (LLMs), such as Command R+, within Saab's highly secure and sovereign environments. By utilizing on-premises AI, the collaboration aims to enhance mission support, streamline maintenance operations, and improve real-time information processing for operators in the field.

Why It Matters for Canada

This move is strategically significant as Saab positions itself for Canada’s Multi-Mission Aircraft (CMMA) requirements. It follows Cohere’s recent successful integrations with other defense leaders like Thales and Hanwha, solidifying Canadian AI's role in global security infrastructure.

"Frontier AI should be built for scale, trust, and real-world impact," said Ivan Zhang, Co-Founder of Cohere. This deal proves that Canadian-built AI is ready for the most demanding technical environments on earth—and in the sky.