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Saab launches GlobalEye airborne surveillance system

Saab extended its airborne early warning and control portfolio, with the introduction of the GlobalEye multi-role airborne surveillance sys...

Saab extended its airborne early warning and control portfolio, with the introduction of the GlobalEye multi-role airborne surveillance system at the Singapore Airshow.


The GlobalEye can conduct simultaneous long-range detection, tracking and surveillance of targets in air, water and ground with its all-new Erieye ER (Extended Range) radar and mission system based on a Bombardier Global 6000 business jet platform.

The truly multi-role GlobalEye automatically detects and tracks air and surface targets over a huge area.

Ground surveillance of moving vehicles can be conducted through long-range, wide-area ground moving target indication (GMTI) radar modes. With the Erieye ER radar, detection and tracking ranges have been significantly increased compared to existing airborne radars, and against the smallest targets.

The GlobalEye system can track very low-observable air and sea targets, including ‘stealthy’ aircraft, cruise missiles or submarine periscopes, even in heavy clutter and jamming environments.

The GlobalEye integrates a comprehensive suite of sensors, including signals intelligence, and advanced self-protection equipment with a newly-developed command, control and communication system.

With its ultra-long-range capability, the Global 6000 jet's single mission can extend up to 11 hours.

The launch customer for GlobalEye is the United Arab Emirates, which ordered the system as the Swing Role Surveillance System (SRSS), in November 2015.