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Saab Receives Order For New Advanced Airborne Surveillance Systems From UAE
Press release

09 November 2015


Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to expand and enhance the Emirates’ airborne surveillance capabilities. Saab will deliver a new airborne Swing Role Surveillance System (SRSS) incorporating a new version of the Saab Erieye radar system. The order value amounts to approximately USD1.27 billion.

The new SRSS for the UAE uses the Global 6000 aircraft from Bombardier as a platform. The Swing Role Surveillance System is capable of simultaneous detection and tracking of multiple targets in the air, on land and at sea. It is the latest evolution of the Erieye system that incorporates Saab’s many decades of radar capabilities across all domains.

“The new version of Erieye is without a doubt the most capable airborne early warning and control system on the market. Saab’s capability to develop high technology solutions for customers shows that our focus on research and development is the right way to ensure continued competitiveness on the defence market,” says Håkan Buskhe, President and CEO of Saab.

"Saab understands the vital importance of advanced airborne surveillance and we have a family of products that play a key role in defence and civil security. The UAE’s selection of Saab’s solution confirms our strong position regarding airborne surveillance and systems integration,” says Micael Johansson, head of Saab Business Area Electronic Defence Systems.

The work will be carried out at Saab's facilities in Gothenburg, Linköping, Järfälla, Arboga and Luleå.

Saab Receives Order For New Advanced Airborne Surveillance Systems From UAE

 

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UAE buys two Saab surveillance aircraft: Defence Ministry

• POSTED: 09 Nov 2015

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  DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has bought two Bombardier Global 6000 jets with surveillance equipment from Sweden's SAAB in a deal worth US$1.27 billion, a defense ministry official said on Monday.
  
  Major General Abdullah al-Hashimi, the ministry's executive director of strategic analysis, said UAE was also in talks about upgrading the radar systems of two older SAAB turboprop planes and would decide whether to proceed within two years.
  
  "The two radars will be close and similar to each other," Hashimi said at the Dubai Airshow, referring to the new system and the planned systems upgrade of its two Saab 340s, a twin-engine turboprop aircraft.
  
  Saab will deliver the new airborne surveillance system based on "Saab Erieye", which is a high-performance, long-range airborne early warning and control radar system.
  
  It will use Canadian planemaker Bombardier's Global 6000, a long-range and large cabin business jet.
  
  Hakan Buskhe, president and chief executive of SAAB, said the company was "heavily invested" in the Middle East.
  
  "Surveillance overall is extremely important here, the market potential is huge," he said at the Airshow.
  
  Buskhe declined to comment on whether SAAB had seen any impact on demand from increased conflict in the Gulf or falling oil prices.
  
  "We try to be extremely affordable, but can't speculate on impact from oil prices," he said.
  
  Conflicts in Iraq, Syria and Yemen have increased demand for surveillance and for border security. Weapon makers are looking for opportunities to meet that demand by equipping manned and unmanned sensors for security and surveillance.
  
  (Reporting by Nadia Saleem; editing by David Clarke)
  
  - Reuters

UAE buys two Saab surveillance aircraft: Defence Ministry - Channel NewsAsia

 

[Khafee]

This contract includes upgrades for the previous two Saab 340. Including replacement of thier data links, satellite link modules, encrypted voice comm modules, avionics upgrade, and most importantly radar software upgrades and hardware overhaul.

Following is a CGI of the proposed AWAC on a Bombardier Global 6000.

Technical Specifications of the Erieye:
http://saab.com/globalassets/publications-pdfs/eds/radar/airborne/erieye_en_2013.pdf

Global 6000 Specs:

http://businessaircraft.bombardier....bal/Fact Sheets/Global 6000 Factsheet ENG.pdf

 

[Indus Falcon]

 

[volatile]

possible Gripen coming ? Is it as i believe SAAB deals in package for this

 

[Penguin]

possible Gripen coming ? Is it as i believe SAAB deals in package for this

UAE uses about 80 F-16E/F block 60 (with some 25 more recently ordered) and about 70 Mirage 2000. The UAE has asked Eurofighter, Boeing and Dassault for proposals for a next generation fighter. That means Typhoon, F-35 and Rafale. I don't see how Gripen would offer advantage over those as Mirage replacement and I don't see it replacing the F-16s either.

 

[volatile]

UAE uses about 80 F-16E/F block 60 (with some 25 more recently ordered) and about 70 Mirage 2000. The UAE has asked Eurofighter, Boeing and Dassault for proposals for a next generation fighter. That means Typhoon, F-35 and Rafale. I don't see how Gripen would offer advantage over those as Mirage replacement and I don't see it replacing the F-16s either.

My point was replacement of Mirages which are due in some time .So Saab does offers AWACs compliment Gripen with Data link 16 which is quite standard for all Western ,so just a thought Gripen might come in with Newer model Gripen E/F or NG

 

[Indus Falcon]

UAE uses about 80 F-16E/F block 60 (with some 25 more recently ordered) and about 70 Mirage 2000. The UAE has asked Eurofighter, Boeing and Dassault for proposals for a next generation fighter. That means Typhoon, F-35 and Rafale. I don't see how Gripen would offer advantage over those as Mirage replacement and I don't see it replacing the F-16s either.

F16s:
E-54
F-25

M2k9 - 68

 

[Khafee]

possible Gripen coming ? Is it as i believe SAAB deals in package for this

Sorry no Gripens. But any idea how much the NG costs both E & F?

 

[Khafee]

@waz I believe this thread should be in the Arab Defence Forum Section, could you please move it there. Sorry for the trouble.

 

[waz]

@waz I believe this thread should be in the Arab Defence Forum Section, could you please move it there. Sorry for the trouble.

Of course akhi.

 

[Khafee]

UAE Buys Two Saab EW Aircraft
Awad Mustafa
November 9, 2015

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates Air Force has announced a deal for two early warning aircraft worth $1.27 billion with Saab Defense and Security.

The Swedish made early warning sensors will be fitted in to the Bombardier Global 6000 platform, said Maj. Gen. Abdullah Al Hashimi, UAE Ministry of Defence executive director of strategic analysis.

Saab CEO and President Håkan Buskhe described the technology present on the aircraft as a "game changer for early warning systems."

The technology onboard the Global 6000 has increased endurance from the previous version, Buskhe said, adding that the sensor suite was developed and upgraded from its previous version. The UAE will be the first user of this design.

"The early warning aircraft will have a full swing role for air to air, air to ground and air to sea surveillance," Bushke said.

"The sensor systems in development were tested in many platforms but we found that the Global 6000 was the best one," he added.

A delivery date, Al Hashimi said, has not been decided upon.

The deal between Saab and the UAE, which was penned Sunday at the Dubai Airshow, included upgrades to two previously purchased Saab 340 aircraft equipped with Erieye active-array radars that can scan large airspace volumes, and with related command and control systems.

In November 2009, the UAE purchased two Saab 340 regional turboprops worth $220 million.

"This is a boost for our surveillance capabilities and it aligns with our ongoing strategy," Al Hashimi said.

Analysts have identified early warning systems as a gap in GCC capabilities.
UAE Buys Two Saab EW Aircraft

 

[AgNoStiC MuSliM]

@Khafee

I'm curious, is the perceived threat from Iran, to the GCC, significant enough to drive these military acquisitions? I can't think of any other reason.

 

[Khafee]

@Khafee

I'm curious, is the perceived threat from Iran, to the GCC, significant enough to drive these military acquisitions? I can't think of any other reason.

It's not just Iran. What if tomorrow India attacks Pakistan and we are unable to defend Pakistan militarily, now wouldn't that be a shame? We have to be prepared for all kinds of threats , in a world where the nature of the beast is unknown.

 

[AgNoStiC MuSliM]

It's not just Iran.

So who/what else, in terms of a direct threat to the UAE/GCC?

What if tomorrow India attacks Pakistan and we are unable to defend Pakistan militarily, now wouldn't that be a shame?

No, it wouldn't be a shame, and will not happen. I don't believe anyone in influential military positions has expected (or expects) the UAE or Saudi Arabia to step into a military conflict between India and Pakistan, certainly not in the last decade or so - And please don't take this as criticizm - I don't fault the Saudis and Emiratis for taking such a position

If the UAE and Saudis were really that interested in assisting Pakistan in a conflict with India, a much more effective means of showing support would be to assist Pakistan in conventional weapons acquisitions. Claiming that these two countries would choose to declare war against India (in case of a Pakistan India war) and send their citizens to die for Pakistan comes much, much later. -