Bombardier Signs MOU with BAE Systems to Collaborate Toward Next-Generation Combat Air Programs

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Bombardier Signs MOU with BAE Systems to Collaborate Toward Next-Generation Combat Air ProgramsAuthor of the article:Areas of expertise targeted include R&D, systems integration, workforce and supply chain development, industrialization and in-service lifecycle managementCollaboration reflects Bombardier’s ambition to support next-generation defence industrial capabilitiesTHIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountMONTRÉAL, Oct. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with UK-based BAE Systems to explore opportunities to develop complementary industrial and technology capabilities that may support future combat air programs.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Under the MOU, Bombardier and BAE Systems will identify areas of collaboration across key technological and industrial capabilities. These include R&D, systems integration, workforce and supply chain development, industrialization and in-service lifecycle management. Both companies will now work to build a framework that incorporates practical areas of cooperation and assess future opportunities aligned with future capability requirements, government priorities and industrial objectives.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againThis collaboration also exemplifies how Bombardier’s experience coordinating complex aircraft programs and specialized supplier ecosystems makes the company a point of choice for future development and industrial requirements in aerospace and defence.“Bombardier has a proud history of designing, building and supporting world-class aircraft while advancing aerospace technology. We are well positioned to bring together and develop the talent and expertise needed for programs that can carry a generational impact on the worldwide defence industry,” said Stephen McCullough, Bombardier’s Executive Vice President of Engineering, Product Development and Bombardier Defense. “This MOU with BAE Systems provides a clear framework to explore how these capabilities can support next-generation defence programs, while strengthening industrial capacity, high-value jobs and long-term aerospace leadership.”This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.“BAE Systems brings decades of combat air experience spanning aircraft design, systems integration, manufacturing and support. This agreement marks an important step in our ambition to strengthen international partnerships that support the future of combat air,” said Simon Barnes, Group Managing Director, BAE Systems Air. “We’re excited by the opportunity to collaborate with Bombardier to help deliver the strategic aims of Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy.”This MOU between Bombardier and BAE Systems marks an important step in exploring how Bombardier’s aerospace expertise, advanced manufacturing capabilities and defence integration experience could contribute to the development of next-generation air combat capabilities. This MOU also supports broader efforts to strengthen the defence industrial base through highly skilled engineering, manufacturing, and systems integration capabilities. Canada announced its observer status in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), alongside partner nations Japan, Italy and the UK, in July 2026.This advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Bombardier’s growing defence business is centered on flexibility. The company’s aircraft are in service with governments and militaries around the world, supporting a range of specialized missions where reliability, performance and adaptability are essential. Bombardier’s proven engineering talent and global manufacturing footprint are poised to take a step forward through new collaborations such as through this MOU.About Bombardier At Bombardier (BBD-B.TO), we design, build, modify and maintain the world’s best-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. That means not simply exceeding standards, but understanding customers well enough to anticipate their unspoken needs. For them, we are committed to pioneering the future of aviation—innovating to make flying more reliable, efficient and sustainable. And we are passionate about delivering unrivaled craftsmanship and care, giving our customers greater confidence and the elevated experience they deserve and expect. Because people who shape the world will always need the most productive and responsible ways to move through it. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Bombardier customers operate a fleet of more than 5,300 aircraft, supported by a vast network of Bombardier team members worldwide and 10 service facilities across six countries.Bombardier’s performance-leading jets are proudly manufactured in aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. For Information For corporate news and information, visit bombardier.com. 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