Aircraft
Saab's GlobalEye Surveillance System Takes Shape on Global 6000
Saab has initial export orders for the GlobalEye from the UAE.

Saab is currently carrying out extensive modifications to a “green” Bombardier Global 6000 airframe to turn it into the GlobalEye multi-role surveillance system. An initial two aircraft have been ordered by the United Arab Emirates Air Force and Air Defence, and a third was added to the contract earlier this year. That aircraft is due to arrive in Sweden from Bombardier shortly, and while details of progress with the conversions have not been disclosed, Saab describes the program as “on schedule.”

GlobalEye is a multi-sensor system that incorporates an X-band maritime search radar (Leonardo Seaspray 7500E), electro-optical sensor (Flir Systems Star Safire), AIS (automatic identification system), IFF/ADS-B and a range of communications systems, including satcoms.

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