Saab CEO Micael Johansson Sees Progress in GlobalEye Bid for NATO
Saab CEO Micael Johansson expressed optimism about the potential for GlobalEye to secure a contract for NATO’s AWACS program, citing the platform’s ability to fill a gap in NATO’s capabilities. GlobalEye, a modified version of Bombardier’s Global 6000/6500 business jet, is being produced by Saab and could receive support from Sabena Technics for modification work. The platform is competing with L3Harris for the iAFSC contract, which was previously awarded to Boeing’s E-7A Wedgetail. SHAPE has expressed interest in exploring the use of GlobalEye for future AWACS operations.