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NATO officials in a briefing room with a Saab GlobalEye aircraft model and documents on a table.

NATO Bolsters Surveillance with Saab's GlobalEye Aircraft

NATO is taking its surveillance capabilities to new heights with the planned purchase of up to ten Saab GlobalEye aircraft, a deal that has Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson calling it "a great day for the country's defence industry". Eleven NATO allies are joining forces to make this cutting-edge technology a reality.

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MQ-9 Reaper drone in flight with airborne early warning radar pod under fuselage.

MQ-9 Reaper Gains Airborne Early Warning Radar Capability

The MQ-9 Reaper just took its defensive capabilities to new heights with the successful flight test of an airborne early warning radar pod, giving it critical aloft sensing to detect and defend against a range of threats. This game-changing upgrade was made possible through a partnership with Saab, which supplied the innovative LoyalEye radar system.

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Pentagon briefing room with officials and a model of an airborne early warning aircraft on display.

Pentagon Revives E-7 Radar Aircraft Program With New Funding Request

The Pentagon is reviving its E-7 Radar Aircraft program with a fresh funding request, marking a significant shift in its approach to airborne early warning systems. Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the department has moved on from a divest-to-invest mindset, now prioritizing the E-7 Wedgetail aircraft.

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