SAAB Receives order for two GlobalEye for Sweden

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SAAB Receives order for two GlobalEye for Sweden

On June 30, Saab signed and received an order from the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) to supply GlobalEye aircraft for airborne early warning and control (AEW&C). The order includes two GlobalEye aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2027. The contract period is 2022-2027, and the order value is approximately SEK 7.3 billion. The contract also includes options allowing FMV to order up to two additional GlobalEyes.

Saab's GlobalEye features Erieye Extended Range radar with a range of more than 550 kilometres, a suite of advanced sensors and a command and control system integrated into the Global 6000 aircraft.

SAAB Receives order for two GlobalEye for Sweden

GlobalEye provides an early warning and control capability over air, sea and land and can provide real-time information to Air Force, Army and Navy units. This enables situational awareness of the environment and early detection of threats.

Saab will carry out the work in Gothenburg, Linköping, Järfälla, Arboga and Luleå in Sweden, Tampere in Finland and Centurion in South Africa.

SAAB Receives order for two GlobalEye for Sweden