France has confirmed the purchase of two Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft, in a contract valued at around US$1.35 billion.
The agreement was signed with the defense acquisition agency DGA and includes ground equipment, training and logistical support, with deliveries scheduled between 2029 and 2032, in addition to the option for two more aircraft in the future.
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With the decision, Paris joins a select group of European countries that adopt the GlobalEye to replace or complement legacy aerial surveillance systems. The choice reinforces the French strategy of strengthening its own and European capabilities, in a context of modernizing early warning fleets on the continent.
Platform-based Bombardier Global 6000/6500GlobalEye brings together active and passive sensors capable of detecting and classifying air, sea and land targets at long distances, providing real-time situational awareness. According to Saab, the system is designed for multi-domain operations and directly contributes to Europe’s sovereignty and security.
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RELEASE: Saab receives order for GlobalEye, including ground equipment, training and support, from France.
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