GlobalEye
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GlobalEye is a multi-role airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) solution from Swedish defence and security company Saab. GlobalEye consists of a suite of sensors using Saab's Erieye ER (Extended Range) radar and mission system, installed in the Bombardier Global 6000 long-range business jet.[1]
Design
GlobalEye can detect and track airborne and surface targets (both on land and on sea). Missions of up to eleven hours in duration are possible with the system installed in the Global 6000.[2] Saab cites up to 450 km (216 nm) range for the AEW radar suite at operating altitude.[3]
Development
The United Arab Emirates ordered the system, which it refers to as the Swing Role Surveillance System (SRSS), in November 2015, in a USD1.27 billion deal.[4] In February 2017, the UAE ordered an additional third GlobalEye in a deal worth USD238 million.[5] It made its first flight in Linköping on 14 March 2018.[6]
References
- ^ "Saab launches GlobalEye multi-role airborne surveillance system". Airforce Technology. 17 February 2016.
- ^ "Saab's GlobalEye Redefines The Airborne Surveillance Market". Saab Corporate. 16 February 2016.
- ^ Craig Hoyle (6 Nov 2017). "Saab on a high with GlobalEye". Flightglobal.
- ^ Charles Hollosi (9 March 2016). "Fresh details of Saab's GlobalEye surveillance aircraft emerge". IHS Jane's 360. IHS.
- ^ Binnie, Jeremy (23 February 2017). "IDEX 2017: UAE confirms order for third Saab GlobalEye". IHS Jane's 360. Abu Dhabi. Archived from the original on 24 February 2017. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Successful First Flight for GlobalEye" (Press release). SAAB. 14 March 2018.