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Saab Wins $1.27 Billion UAE Contract For New Airborne Surveillance System

Monday, November 9th, 2015

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Saab Wins $1.27 Billion UAE Contract For New Airborne Surveillance System

A new airborne Swing Role Surveillance System (SRSS) using the Global 6000 aircraft as a platform, set to be delivered to the United Arab Emirates. Artist's conception: Saab AB.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) awarded Saab AB a $1.27 billion contract to deliver a new airborne Swing Role Surveillance System (SRSS) to expand the UAE’s airborne surveillance capabilities, the company said Monday.The new SRSS under contract uses the Global 6000 aircraft from Canadian company Bombardier as a platform. The surveillance system is capable of simultaneous detection and tracking of multiple targets in the air, on land, and at sea, Saab said.“The UAE’s selection of Saab’s solution confirms our strong…

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