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Sweden acquisition of Saab GlobalEye aircraft

Overview

Saab has unveiled the first GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft for the Swedish Air Force, designated as the S 106. Built on a Bombardier Global 6000 business jet platform, the aircraft utilizes the Erieye Extended Range radar to provide multi-domain surveillance across air, sea, and land. The radar system is designed to detect, identify, and track various targets, including drones and missiles, at ranges reported between 550 and 650 kilometers. This capability allows for the sharing of real-time operational data with fighter jets, warships, and ground units.

Sweden has ordered a total of three GlobalEye aircraft to replace its aging Saab 340-based ASC 890 surveillance aircraft, which the country intends to donate to Ukraine. Following a testing and verification phase, deliveries to the Swedish military are expected to begin in 2027.

In the third quarter of 2026, Saab reported a significant increase in order intake, which more than tripled compared to the previous year to reach SEK 65.8 billion ($6.6 billion). This surge was driven in part by a SEK 10.1 billion ($1 billion) order for two GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft. This growth also coincided with a SEK 24.6 billion ($2.5 billion) contract for 16 Gripen E fighter jets for Ukraine, supported by a European loan with British assistance. The technology continues to hold broader implications for NATO, as eleven member countries have discussed a joint project to acquire up to ten GlobalEye aircraft to modernize alliance surveillance capabilities.

Entities

Saab · Swedish Defence Materiel Administration · Bombardier · Swedish Air Force · Sweden

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Saab orders triple due to Ukraine Gripen E and GlobalEye deals

    Saab's Q3 2026 orders tripled to SEK 65.8 billion, fueled by a $2.5 billion Gripen E fighter contract for Ukraine and a $1 billion GlobalEye aircraft order.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    Saab unveils first GlobalEye surveillance aircraft for Sweden

    Saab has unveiled Sweden’s first GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft, designed to provide advanced multi-domain surveillance for the Swedish Air Force and support NATO's regional security.

  3. [TECHNOLOGY] 10 sources
    Saab unveils Sweden’s first GlobalEye surveillance aircraft

    Saab has rolled out the first GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft for the Swedish Air Force, which will provide multi-domain surveillance to replace older models being donated to Ukraine.

Sources

adj.com.my · aerotime.aero · airdatanews.com · airway.com.br · avioblog.it · avitrader.com · bors-nliv.svd.se · businessam.be · dagensps.se · defence-industry.eu · defensa.com · edrmagazine.eu · fr.businessam.be · indomiliter.com · ordu.az · oruzjeonline.com · telegraf.rs · tokenpost.com · via.tt.se

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