Saab Secures USD 190 Million Contract with UAE Ministry of Defence for GlobalEye AEW&C Support

(IN BRIEF) Saab has signed a contract with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defence for the in-service support of the GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system. The contract, worth approximately USD 190 million, covers maintenance, logistics support, and training services, with a three-year duration until 2026. GlobalEye is an advanced multi-domain AEW&C solution that provides long-range detection and identification of objects in the air, at sea, and over land, enhancing situational awareness and early threat detection for military units. Carl-Johan Bergholm, Head of Saab’s business area Surveillance, emphasized Saab’s commitment to supporting GlobalEye and strengthening its partnership with the UAE Air Force and Air Defence.

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 22-Jan-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Saab AB (STO: SAAB-B), leading company in the military defence and civil security markets, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defence have inked a contract, resulting in Saab receiving an order for the in-service support of the GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system. This contract, valued at approximately USD 190 million, spans three years and will be in effect until 2026. The scope of the contract encompasses maintenance, logistics support, and training services.

Carl-Johan Bergholm, Head of Saab’s business area Surveillance, expressed his enthusiasm for this agreement, stating “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.”

GlobalEye represents a state-of-the-art multi-domain AEW&C solution equipped with a diverse range of active and passive sensors, enabling long-range detection and identification of airborne, maritime, and terrestrial objects. By delivering real-time information to military units in air forces, armies, and navies, GlobalEye significantly enhances situational awareness and enables early threat detection.

For more detailed information about the GlobalEye system, please visit www.saab.com/globaleye-presskit.

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SOURCE: Saab AB