Saab presents first GlobalEye for Sweden
Testing and verification come next, before the aircraft’s first flight and delivery to the customer.
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Saab (SAABY) has presented the first GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft ordered for the Swedish Air Force. The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) ordered the aircraft, which has not yet been delivered.
The aircraft will now undergo testing and verification before its first flight and subsequent customer delivery. Sweden has ordered three GlobalEye aircraft: the first two were contracted in 2022, with an option for additional aircraft, and the third was ordered in 2024.
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- Minor pointFirst Swedish GlobalEye presented, marking progress on Saab’s aircraft programme for the Swedish Air Force.
- Minor pointThree aircraft ordered by Sweden: two contracted in 2022 and a third ordered in 2024.
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- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Testing and verification remain before the aircraft’s first flight and subsequent customer delivery.
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With GlobalEye, Sweden will gain a highly advanced airborne early warning and control capability, providing the information advantage needed to support timely decision-making and effective operations. The system delivers long-range surveillance and a comprehensive operational picture across the air, land and maritime domains, strengthening Sweden's defence capability and enhancing national security.
"The presentation of Sweden's first GlobalEye marks an important milestone for both Saab and the Swedish Armed Forces. As the programme progresses towards delivery, GlobalEye will provide Sweden with a powerful capability for airborne surveillance and situational awareness," says Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab.
The aircraft will now enter a phase of testing and verification ahead of its first flight and subsequent delivery to the customer.
Sweden has ordered three GlobalEye aircraft from Saab. The first two aircraft were contracted by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) in 2022, with an option for additional aircraft, and a third GlobalEye was ordered in 2024.
GlobalEye is an advanced multi-domain AEW&C solution with an array of active and passive sensors that provide long-range detection and identification of objects in the air, at sea and over land. By providing real-time information to units in air forces, armies and navies, GlobalEye enables enhanced understanding of the operational environment and early detection of threats.
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Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 29,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.
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AI-generated questions and answers. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice. No delivery has occurred yet; Saab has presented the aircraft. It will now enter testing and verification before its first flight and subsequent delivery to the customer. Sweden has ordered three GlobalEye aircraft from Saab. FMV contracted the first two in 2022, with an option for additional aircraft, and ordered a third in 2024.FAQ
Has Saab delivered Sweden’s first GlobalEye aircraft?
How many GlobalEye aircraft has Sweden ordered from Saab?