Swedish defense company Saab has reportedly entered into an artificial intelligence cooperation agreement with Canadian AI firm Cohere, according to Swedish media reports. The partnership, announced on March 23, 2026, is said to be connected to Saab's efforts to sell its Globaleye command and surveillance aircraft to Canada. According to reports from Norrköpings Tidningar and Östgöta Correspondenten, both citing Saab's press release, the agreement will support existing and future international Globaleye operators in addition to facilitating potential sales to the Canadian market.
Cohere is described as a leading AI company focused on security applications. The collaboration represents a strategic move by Saab to enhance its defense technology offerings through advanced AI capabilities as it competes for international defense contracts.