What Happened
Canadian Manufacturer Expands Defense Business in Asia Pacific
Bombardier has announced an order to provide three Global 6500 aircraft to Metrea, a Washington-based defense contractor, for maritime surveillance missions on behalf of the Australian Border Force. The Global 6500 offers a range of 6,600 nautical miles and a top speed of Mach 0.9, making it suitable for long maritime patrol legs. This order marks a further expansion of Bombardier’s defense business in the Asia-Pacific region, where its airframes are increasingly used for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance work. The deal was first reported by AeroTime.