US EditionFrance orders Saab GlobalEye for airborne early warning
France will receive Saab's GlobalEye system on Bombardier jets with deliveries from 2029, enhancing national and European surveillance and early warning capabilities.
- Recently, the French procurement agency DGA signed a contract with Saab, Swedish defence company, to acquire the GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning & Control system with deliveries from 2029–2032.
- Seeking to replace ageing Sentry aircraft, France is phasing out five Boeing E-3F Sentry aircraft from 1991, prioritising national and European sovereignty over Alliance standardisation.
- Built on the Bombardier Global 6000/6500, GlobalEye combines active and passive sensors, and Saab said its Erieye Extended Range radar detects low-flying targets 285 miles away at 35,000 feet.
- The contract includes ground equipment, training and support, and carries an option for two additional aircraft, with Paris finalising the purchase of two aircraft for 12.3 billion Swedish Kroner.
- Joining the UAE as an export customer, France becomes the second GlobalEye buyer, joining a small European group as Saab pushes NATO after its recent E-7 Wedgetail cancellation; the UK has monitored the program but not selected it.
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In order to strengthen its air surveillance capabilities, France has just ordered two GlobalEye radar aircraft from the Swedish Saab group for EUR 1.1 billion. An option has been set for two additional aircraft. This strategic choice is part of a strengthened military rapprochement with Stockholm.
Anadolu Ajansı
France to buy early warning aircraft from Sweden
Order value around $1.34B with deliveries expected between 2029-2032 - Anadolu Ajansı
France signed an agreement on Tuesday to buy two GlobalEye reconnaissance aircraft from Saab. The order is worth approximately twelve billion kronor. The deal is welcomed by Minister of Defense Pål Jonson (M). – The sale is proof that Sweden produces successful and powerful defense systems, he tells SVT.
ledauphine.com
France ordered two GlobalEye surveillance aircraft produced by Swedish giant Saab for €1.1 billion.
France has placed orders for 2 GlobalEye surveillance aircraft produced by Saab for 1.1 billion euros, announced on Tuesday the Swedish group. 2 more aircraft are available, in order to replace the 4 French Awacs aircraft of American manufacture. Deliveries will take place between 2029 and 2032. - France orders 2 Swedish radar aircraft to replace American aircraft (Economy).
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