Defense companies from NATO member states gathered in Ankara this week for an industry forum held alongside the alliance’s annual summit, where officials touted more than $50 billion in defense procurement and industrial agreements as allies sought to demonstrate their commitment to bolstering military spending.
While some announcements involve firm contracts and procurement plans, others remain subject to further negotiations, approvals or future development. The agreements come as European allies face continued pressure from US President Donald Trump to shoulder a greater share of the alliance’s defense burden.
Following are the deals announced so far:
SAAB Swedish defense equipment maker Saab said NATO will begin formal negotiations on the acquisition of up to 10 GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft.
CEO Micael Johansson told reporters the company could start deliveries as soon as 2030, and the final price would be roughly $400 million to $450 million per aircraft.
