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The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has purchased a new Bombardier Global 6500 to augment its research fleet. Part of a CA$900 million NRC investment, the acquisition will help support defense and dual-application research and development activities.
The NRC’s Global 6500 purchase builds on the Canadian government’s<a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2025-12-15/bombardier-nabs-400m-six-global-6500-deal-canada"> order</a>&nbsp;for six of the type in December 2025, strengthening Canada’s continued confidence in the aircraft, Bombardier stated.&nbsp;Additionally, the airframer believes its decades of experience in delivering special mission-configured aircraft—and its “proven ability to integrate evolving technologies throughout [the aircraft’s] service life”—make it particularly well-suited to support the NRC’s work.
To join the NRC’s existing fleet of aircraft based in Ottawa, the Global 6500 will be by far the largest of a line-up of fixed-wing assets, including a Convair CV-580, Dassault Falcon 20, DHC Twin Otter, North American Harvard, and Lockheed T-33.
Under Canada’s Defense Industrial Strategy, the NRC says it is investing over CA$900 million to “develop aerospace defense capabilities, support Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises, [and develop] technologies for civilian and military purposes.” This includes over CA$500 million to “advance next-generation aerospace technologies and support the development of autonomous systems and new defense solutions.”
Alongside the acquisition of the new aircraft, the NRC will also use this money to create a new drone innovation hub. This new facility will “enhance drone and counter-drone development and testing capabilities, and provide a path for industry to qualify new technologies for drones," the NRC said.

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National Research Council of Canada Acquires New Bombardier Global 6500

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The National Research Council of Canada has purchased a Bombardier Global 6500 to augment its research fleet as part of a CA$900 million investment.

National Research Council of Canada Acquires Global 6500

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