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Saab rolls out first GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft for Sweden, with deliveries of three planned from 2027

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The aircraft, based on Bombardier’s Global business jet, will undergo testing and verification before its maiden flight and delivery. The rollout advances Sweden’s replacement of its Saab 340 AEW-300 fleet as Saab expands GlobalEye production amid growing international demand.

Discovered 2026-10-15T09:15:50.964939-07:00 | 2026-10-15T09:15:50.964939-07:00

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  • The rollout marks progress in Sweden’s replacement of its Saab 340 AEW-300s with an airborne early-warning and control platform intended to support multi-domain surveillance.
  • Sweden has ordered three GlobalEye aircraft, with deliveries set for 2027; the first must still complete testing and verification before its maiden flight and delivery.

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