Netherlands announces intention to buy GlobalEye aircraft

The Netherlands has signed a Letter of Intent with Sweden for the acquisition of a Saab GlobalEye Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft. The parties have not yet entered into a contract and Saab has not yet received an order from The Netherlands.  Saab stands prepared and awaits the next steps of the procurement process, the company said. “We welcome today’s announcement by the Netherlands of its intention to procure GlobalEye. The system will provide enhanced situational awareness and early warning capabilities across multiple domains, while also strengthening NATO’s ability to operate in an increasingly complex security environment. GlobalEye will enable the Netherlands to detect threats earlier, respond faster, and strengthen both national and collective defence. We stand ready to support this capability with Swedish innovation and expertise,” says Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab. GlobalEye is an advanced multi-domain AEW&C solution with an array of active and passive sensors that provide long-range detection and identification of objects in the air, at sea and over land. By providing real-time information to air forces, armies and navies, GlobalEye enables enhanced situational awareness of the surrounding areas and early detection of threats. Saab receives order from FMV for further work on future fighter concept Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) for continued concept work on future fighter system. The order value is approximately SEK 2.9 billion. The contract period is 2026-2028, with options for 2029 and 2030. The contract is to further develop and demonstrate new technologies for future fighter system. The work includes flying and ground-based demonstrators, advanced studies and the development of future system concepts for manned and unmanned systems. The programme strengthens Sweden’s national capabilities in systems integration, autonomy, signature adaptation, propulsion, digital development and future production capabilities. The work also contributes to building competence, reducing technical risks and creating freedom of action for future choices in Sweden’s air combat capabilities. “We are very pleased that FMV continues to show confidence in Saab through this new contract. The work is crucial to further develop and demonstrate new technologies that will be central to future fighter system,” says Lars Tossman, head of Saab’s business area Aeronautics. Changes to Saab Group management team Saab announced changes to its Group Management team, effective from 1 October 2026. The changes form part of the company’s continuous journey to support increased growth and innovation. Anders Carp, deputy CEO with responsibility for several corporate functions, will become the new head of Saab’s business area Dynamics. His focus will be on the strong growth of the Dynamics portfolio as well as deliveries and innovation as the business area enters its next phase. Anders will also remain in the role as deputy CEO of Saab. Görgen Johansson, currently head of business area Dynamics, will leave the Group Management team and continue in a role as strategic advisor for global operational growth and expansion to Saab’s CEO and President Micael Johansson. “I would like to sincerely thank Görgen for his time in Saab’s Group Management team. He has led business area Dynamics in an excellent way for the past 13 years, and the level of growth achieved during this time is truly impressive. I am also glad that Görgen, with his vast experience, will continue to bring value to Saab in his new role as strategic advisor to me,” says Micael Johansson, CEO and President, Saab. Marcus Wandt, currently head of Group Strategy and Technology, is appointed new head of Saab’s business area Aeronautics. Marcus has a unique background as a fighter pilot, chief test pilot and astronaut as well as having led Saab’s innovation, strategy and technology function, which means he has a solid understanding of operative and technical leadership. Marcus will remain a member of the Group Management team in his new role. Lars Tossman, today head of business area Aeronautics, will assume a new role as head of the function Group Strategy and Growth and will remain in the Group Management team. With his broad experience from industry and Saab, Lars will head the business development- and strategy function and drive the company’s continued growth and expansion.  Furthermore, Saab’s Chief Digital Officer Mikael Adelsberg will assume additional responsibility for Saab’s IT operations from 1 October. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Kym Bergmann at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Group Sales Director Simon Hadfield at [email protected]