The deal is valued at some €174 million
Saab and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defence have signed a contract for in-service support of the GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) solution valued at approximately €174 (USD 190) million.
The three-year contract includes maintenance, logistics support, and training services. It runs until 2026.
GlobalEye is an advanced multi-domain Airborne Early Warning and Control solution equipped with active and passive sensors that provide long-range detection and identification of objects in the air, at sea and over land. By providing real-time information to units in air forces, armies and navies, GlobalEye enables enhanced situational awareness of the surrounding areas and early detection of threats.
“This agreement solidifies Saab’s role in ensuring that GlobalEye remains mission-ready. We look forward to further strengthening our partnership with the UAE Air Force and Air Defence and providing long-term local support,” says Carl-Johan Bergholm, Head of Saab’s Business Area Surveillance.
