Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration, FMV, ordered the first two aircraft in 2022 under a contract that included options for additional purchases. It ordered a third GlobalEye in 2024.
“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,” said Micael Johansson, Saab’s president and chief executive.
GlobalEye uses active and passive sensors to detect and identify objects at long range in the air, at sea and over land. It provides real-time information to air force, army and naval units, supporting earlier threat detection and operational decisions.
The Swedish aircraft will add an airborne surveillance capability covering all three domains. Saab did not disclose dates for its first flight or delivery in the statement.
