Saab Completes Fourth GlobalEye Surveillance Aircraft Delivery to UAE.
The Swedish company Saab has finalized the delivery of a fourth GlobalEye airborne surveillance and control aircraft to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on April 25, 2024, marking the continuation of a delivery series that began in 2020. The latest aircraft was handed over on April 18, 2024, according to statements from Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab, who emphasized the efficiency of the GlobalEye program in meeting delivery deadlines. This advanced surveillance system is the result of Saab's comprehensive control over the entire process, from design to integration.
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Saab has supplied the UAE with an additional GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft, constituting the fourth delivery of such advanced AEW&C aircraft to the UAE within four years (Picture source: Saab)
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) initially signed a contract in 2015 to purchase five GlobalEye aircraft, which was completed in 2021 with the addition of two additional planes. GlobalEye is a multi-domain airborne surveillance solution that integrates long-range radars and active/passive sensors. This system enables the detection and identification of objects in the air, sea, and land, significantly enhancing situational awareness for both military and civilian forces.
Based on Bombardier's Global 6000/6500 aircraft family, GlobalEye combines Saab's extended-range Erieye radar with sophisticated sensor suites and a multi-domain command and control system. This configuration allows for real-time surveillance of aerial, maritime, and terrestrial threats. The adaptive AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radar of the GlobalEye can focus energy on specific areas or targets, thereby increasing efficiency even in highly jammed environments.
The GlobalEye is capable of detecting maritime targets up to the horizon and small boats such as jet skis at long distances. For terrestrial surveillance, it utilizes ground-moving target indication (GMTI) to detect objects in motion over large areas. The Automatic Identification System (AIS), Electro-Optical System (EOS), and Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar (ISAR) further complement its detection capabilities.
With an autonomy of over 11 hours, the GlobalEye can operate from 6500-foot runways, allowing for the use of smaller airports. This system, designed to offer optimal crew comfort and high operational endurance, is positioned as a strategic asset for maintaining territorial integrity and security on both national and international levels, regardless of prevailing conditions of peace, crisis, or conflict.
