The Netherlands has announced that it has signed a letter of intent with Sweden to procure the Saab GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft…
With this procurement, the Netherlands aims to strengthen its capability to independently monitor activities across its airspace, maritime areas and land.
The GlobalEye platform belonging to the Royal Netherlands Air Force is expected to be delivered in 2031.
The GlobalEye combines long-range radar, advanced sensors and secure communications systems to provide a comprehensive, real-time operational picture of activities across different operational domains.
The aircraft’s systems are designed to detect difficult-to-detect threats such as unmanned aerial vehicles and cruise missiles, as well as to identify radar installations, and to collect and process intelligence.
The GlobalEye is equipped with the advanced Erieye ER (Extended Range) system, an S-band AESA radar that provides long-range detection capabilities in complex environments.
The radar offers enhanced detection ranges, particularly against low-radar-cross-section air targets, and is capable of operating in intense electronic warfare environments.
The GlobalEye is capable of operating at altitudes above 35,000 feet, offering an endurance of more than 12 hours, an operational range exceeding 11,000 kilometers, and a sensor range exceeding 650 kilometers…