Sweden to pick next frigate design by ‘early 2026,’ working on GlobalEye sale to France
France's defense minister was in Stockholm today pitching Naval Group's offering.
After NATO ditches E-7A, Saab CEO pushes GlobalEye
Setting out potential production options for a NATO GlobalEye order, Johansson shared that Saab is “investing to deliver more aircrafts per year from the Swedish hub,” or could receive support from French aviation maintenance and modification provider Sabena technics.
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NATO allies cancel E-7A Wedgetail order, eye replacement, says Netherlands
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told reporters today at the alliance's AWACS main operating base in Geilenkirchen, Germany, that an E-3A Sentry replacement process is "ongoing."
NATO must innovate like Ukraine or risk losing a fight with Russia: Swedish official
What has been observed in Ukraine is a “masterclass in accelerated adaptation” and a clear sign that the “side that learns fastest wins," Commander of the Swedish Air Force Jonas Wikman said.
Germany and Sweden not discussing FCAS partnership, say defense ministers
"A decision must and will be made regarding whether and how FCAS will continue” said German defense minister Boris Pistorius.
France selects Saab’s GlobalEye for early warning requirement
The soon to be signed sale will enable Paris to replace retiring Boeing E3-F Sentry spy planes, and marks Saab’s second GlobalEye export behind the United Arab Emirates.
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Sweden eyes Gripen upgrade amid ‘urgent need’ for improved electronic warfare
Following a decision by Swedish political leadership in 2019 to improve the country’s military capabilities, weapons procurement has surged, said Brig. Gen. Lars Helmrich.
Air Force eyes ‘Advanced E-7’ Wedgetail with upgrades including new radar
A request for information released by the service raises the possibility of integrating new upgrades on a platform “equivalent” to the E-7, though it’s not clear what that could be.
Saab CEO floats Euro defense ‘coalition,’ plans to fly unmanned combat demonstrator
"We should sort of understand that we need to do more in Europe, nation by nation, of course, but also as part of the alliance, being a strong pillar in NATO" said Saab CEO Micael Johansson.
US approves potential $4.9 billion E-7 Wedgetail deal with South Korea
Seoul is looking to expand its airborne early warning capabilities, and Boeing has competition at home and abroad for the contract.
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Swedish defense minister: ELSA long-range strike development driven by Ukraine lessons
Sweden has signed up with five other European nations to develop a long-range strike missile, a move that Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson told Breaking Defense will fill a crucial security gap for his nation.
In first, Sweden to supply ASC 890 surveillance aircraft to Ukraine, rolls out largest aid package
The Swedish Ministry of Defence said that the surveillance aircraft will offer Ukraine “an entirely new capability for airborne radar reconnaissance and combat control against targets in the air and at sea."
‘Political decisions’: Saab CEO says NATO rushed E-3 replacement decision in favor of E-7 Wedgetail
“We were asked to put in our offer and then they [the NATO Support and Procurement Agency] didn't really go into discussion with us, because they had already decided they had to go and buy Wedgetail," Micael Johansson, CEO at Saab told Breaking Defense.
NATO picks Boeing E-7A Wedgetail as E-3 AWACS replacement
NATO's decision to procure six Wedgetails gives another victory on the global market to Boeing's surveillance aircraft.