Saab secures $1bn GlobalEye aircraft order from Middle East

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Posted Jul 29, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-07-29-1300
Saab secures $1bn GlobalEye aircraft order from Middle East
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Swedish defence company Saab has secured a $1.03 billion order to deliver two GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft to an undisclosed Middle Eastern country by 2030.

Swedish defence manufacturer Saab has secured a Skr 10.1 billion ($1.03 billion) order to supply two GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft to an undisclosed customer in the Middle East. Delivery of the surveillance aircraft is scheduled for 2030. The company announced that specific details regarding the buyer and contract terms would remain confidential due to national security considerations and standard industry practices. Saab's GlobalEye platform utilizes advanced multi-domain radar systems capable of simultaneously monitoring air, maritime, and ground environments.

Sources: Airforce Technology

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