Saab’s strategic moves strengthen UAE’s air defence while elevating Gripen’s future potential.
Saab has delivered the fourth GlobalEye aircraft to the UAE while simultaneously securing an order for Gripen development resources. Source: Saab.
Swedish defence company Saab delivers its fourth GlobalEye aircraft to the UAE while securing an order for Gripen development resources.

Saab has recently achieved milestones in reinforcing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) defence capabilities and the future potential of its Gripen aircraft system. Delivering the fourth GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft to the UAE marks a feat, highlighting Saab’s ability to provide defence solutions.

This milestone, achieved within four years, highlights the partnership between Saab and the UAE. The latter is poised to enhance its operational readiness and situational awareness with the GlobalEye system.

In January, Saab strengthened its partnership with the UAE MoD through a $190m support contract, extending its commitment to enhancing the GlobalEye system until 2026. This three-year deal ensures continuous operational effectiveness for the platform, supporting the UAE’s aerial surveillance capabilities by adding two more GlobalEye swing-role surveillance aircraft.