- Bombardier Defense, a subsidiary of Bombardier (TSX:BBD.A) will supply three Global 6500 aircraft to the Australian Border Force (ABD) for maritime surveillance missions.
- Metrea, a military contractor, will operate the aircraft on behalf of ABD.
- Bombardier stock last traded at C$297.48 and has added 227.66 per cent year-over-year.
Bombardier Defense, a subsidiary of Bombardier (TSX:BBD.A) will supply three Global 6500 aircraft to the Australian Border Force (ABD) for maritime surveillance missions. Metrea, a military contractor, will operate the aircraft on behalf of ABD.
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The deal marks the introduction of the Global brand in Australia, whose mission-readiness has been demonstrated in programs serving governments, militaries and operators across the world, who have sought out the Global 6500 for the flexibility offered by its 12,223-km range and 956 km/h maximum speed, as well as numerous outer-mould line configurations. Bombardier’s Learjet and Challenger aircraft are currently active in search-and-rescue and medical evacuation missions in the country.
Company-wide, Bombardier’s Australian fleet stands at more than 75 business jets, a figure that has increased at an accelerating pace over the past few years, following the opening of the Melbourne Service Center in 2022 at Essendon Fields Airport, Bombardier Defense’s office in Adelaide in May 2024, as well as a new line maintenance station in Perth in March 2025.
Bombardier ended Q1 2026 with adjusted net income of US$189 million, up by 178 per cent year-over-year, a backlog of US$20.3 billion, up by US$2.8 billion year-over-year, and its highest Q1 free cash flow in nearly 20 years, driven by a strong demand environment and a diversified product mix.
Leadership commentary
“The Global 6500 aircraft brings a new level of capability for maritime surveillance, with exceptional range, speed, endurance and reliability,” Michael Anckner, Vice President, Worldwide Sales, Bombardier Defense, said in Tuesday’s news release. “Our teams are proud that this game-changing aircraft is the trusted choice to support the Australian Border Force’s aerial surveillance program.”
About Bombardier
Bombardier builds jets for clients around the world out of manufacturing facilities in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The company oversees a client fleet of more than 5,200 aircraft.
Subsidiary Bombardier Defense creates custom solutions for governments, militaries and advanced mission system providers. Specializations span intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, airborne early warning & control, border and maritime patrol, head of state transport, medevac and urgent humanitarian assistance, among others.
Bombardier stock (TSX:BBD.A) last traded at C$297.48 and has added 227.66 per cent year-over-year.
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