Saab’s GlobalEye airborne surveillance system is expected to be selected as the future standard replacement for NATO’s AWACS fleet, according to reporting cited by Reuters.
A formal announcement is expected at next week’s NATO summit in Ankara, Türkiye, although both NATO and Saab have declined to comment on the reports. The news triggered a strong market reaction, with Saab shares rising significantly during trading.
If confirmed, the decision would represent a major shift in NATO’s airborne early warning and control capability, moving toward a newer multi-domain surveillance platform based on the GlobalEye system.
The development comes as Saab also advances separate negotiations with Canada, which is reportedly considering purchasing around six GlobalEye aircraft as part of its own surveillance modernisation programme. Canada has also been evaluating related Saab systems, including the Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter, as part of a broader replacement strategy for ageing U.S.-built aircraft.
If both NATO and Canada proceed with acquisitions, it would mark a significant expansion of Saab’s footprint in Western airborne surveillance and defence markets.
This post was published on 2 July 2026 23:16
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