Saab rolls out first GlobalEye AEW&C for Swedish Air Force
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Saab rolled out the first GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft destined for the Swedish Air Force on October 15, and Sweden had ordered a third GlobalEye in June 2024 for about SEK 2.6 billion (US$261 million).
The Swedish fleet will comprise three GlobalEye aircraft, designated S 106, which replace the Saab 340 AEW‑300 (ASC 890, S 100) that used the Erieye radar; the GlobalEye is based on the Bombardier Global 6000/6500 business jet and features the Erieye Extended Range AESA radar with a range exceeding 550 km and a flight endurance of up to 11 hours.