NATO has announced plans to modernize its airborne early warning and transport capabilities, replacing the aging E-3 Sentry AWACS fleet with up to 10 Saab GlobalEye aircraft and acquiring a new fleet of Airbus A400M military transport aircraft, according to reports.
NATO has announced two major procurement programs for its air fleet. The alliance plans to replace its aging fleet of Boeing E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control (AWACS) aircraft with up to 10 Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft. The GlobalEye, based on the Bombardier Global 6000 business jet, offers a modern radar and sensor suite. Additionally, NATO will acquire a new fleet of Airbus A400M Atlas military transport aircraft to enhance strategic and tactical airlift capabilities.
The announcement comes amid broader NATO modernization efforts. As The Zioneer reported earlier on Tuesday, NATO allies pledged over $40 billion for anti-drone capabilities. The E-3 Sentry, first introduced in the 1970s, has been a backbone of NATO's airborne surveillance but has faced obsolescence. The selection of the Swedish Saab GlobalEye marks a shift away from the American-built Boeing platform. The A400M, produced by Airbus, is already in service with several European air forces.
The specifics of the procurement, including timelines and costs, have not yet been disclosed. The announcements are based on a single report and remain unconfirmed by NATO's official channels.
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