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Saab wins order from France for two GlobalEye surveillance planes
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on December 30, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
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Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on December 30, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
Saab secures a $1.34 billion deal with France for two GlobalEye planes, with deliveries set for 2029-2032 and an option for more.
STOCKHOLM, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Swedish defence group Saab said on Tuesday it had received an order worth 12.3 billion crowns ($1.34 billion) from France for two GlobalEye surveillance planes.
Saab said in a statement it expects deliveries to take place between 2029 and 2032 and that the contract also includes an option to purchase two additional aircraft.
($1 = 9.2102 Swedish crowns)
(Reporting by Anna Ringstrom; Editing by Terje Solsvik and Joe Bavier)
A surveillance plane is an aircraft equipped with sensors and cameras to monitor and gather intelligence over a specific area, often used by military and defense organizations.
Aircraft deliveries are crucial in defense contracts as they signify the completion of a sale and the beginning of operational capabilities for military forces.
Saab is a Swedish defense and aerospace company known for developing advanced military technology, including surveillance aircraft and systems.
The GlobalEye is a multi-role surveillance system developed by Saab, designed to provide comprehensive situational awareness and intelligence gathering capabilities.
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