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Undisclosed Middle Eastern nation orders two Saab GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft for SEK 10.1 billion

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Saab has secured a SEK 10.1 billion ($1 billion) contract to supply two GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft to an undisclosed Middle Eastern customer. The aircraft, based on the Global 6500 platform, are scheduled for delivery in 2030, expanding the operator’s airborne surveillance capability.

Discovered 2026-07-30T03:18:30.133708-07:00 | 2026-07-30T03:18:30.133708-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The SEK 10.1 billion contract reinforces Saab’s position in the high-value airborne early warning and control market and provides visibility for its GlobalEye program.
  • Delivery is scheduled for 2030, giving the undisclosed customer a defined timeline to add two advanced surveillance aircraft to its regional defense architecture.
  • The deal highlights continued Middle Eastern demand for sovereign airborne surveillance and command-and-control capabilities.

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