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NATO members intend to acquire as many as ten Saab GlobalEye surveillance planes. The aircraft would replace the alliance's older AWACS fleet.
Breaking DefenseNATO allies plan to purchase up to ten Saab GlobalEye surveillance aircraft to replace the alliance's aging AWACS fleet, according to a statement from NATO's Rutte. The GlobalEye system is designed for airborne early warning and control missions. Officials said the new aircraft would provide updated surveillance capabilities compared with the current AWACS platforms.
No timeline for the purchases or specific participating countries was provided in the announcement.
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