Saab unveils first GlobalEye AEW&C for Swedish Air Force
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Saab presented the first GlobalEye airborne early‑warning and control aircraft for the Swedish Air Force on 15 October, following a contract signed in June 2022 for two aircraft with options for two more, and a future fleet of three designated S 106.
The GlobalEye, based on the Bombardier Global 6000/6500 platform, replaces the Saab 340 AEW‑300 (ASC 890, S 100) that operated with an Erieye radar, and Sweden has transferred its two remaining ASC 890 aircraft to Ukraine for combat operations. The aircraft’s main sensor is an Erieye Extended Range AESA radar with a range greater than 550 km, complemented by maritime, land, electro‑optical and passive sensors, and it offers up to 11 hours of endurance. Delivery is scheduled between 2024 and 2029, with an expected delivery year of 2031.