NATO Considers Swedish Saab GlobalEye for New AWACS Fleet, Potentially Shifting Away from US Defense Products

NATO is reportedly preparing to announce its selection of the Swedish Saab GlobalEye as its new Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft, replacing the previously canceled E-7 Wedgetail from the United States. This decision, if confirmed, would represent a significant historical change and could lead to political disputes, as it signals a potential shift away from American defense industry products within the Alliance.