- Procurement discussions are underway for GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft, which are being used to replace older platforms globally.
- Demonstrating drone-based AWACS capability involving General Atomics and Saab.
Saab and General Atomics Test Drone Payload for Sweden
What happened
Saab and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems tested Saab’s LoyalEye airborne early-warning payload on an MQ-9B drone in an operational scenario for Sweden. The trial also included a demonstration of a long-endurance UUV.
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Why it matters
The trial demonstrates the potential of Saab’s radar and sensor technology in unmanned surveillance. This capability is relevant to ongoing procurement discussions for GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft, which are being used to replace older platforms globally.
Demonstrating drone-based AWACS capability involving General Atomics and Saab is part of ongoing procurement discussions for GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft, which are replacing older platforms globally.
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Who's involved
- SwedenThe country for whom the drone payload demonstration was conducted.
- General Atomics Aeronautical SystemsThe company that provided the MQ-9B drone platform for the test.
- General AtomicsThe parent company of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- SwedenSpeculative
Sweden could see future defense procurement and funding related to the UUV demonstrator.
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The entities involved
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Sweden
country in Northern Europe
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
General Atomics company