One analyst said the Pentagon’s waffling on the E-7 contributed to an “own goal.”

The selection decision in favor of the Swedish aircraft comes after NATO axed plans to acquire Boeing E-7 Wedgetail surveillance planes.

ANKARA - NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the alliance is looking to work with Swedish manufacturer Saab on up to 10 radar jets largely built in Canada.

As NATO members discuss future defence capabilities in Ankara, Swedish defence company Saab announced its GlobalEye aircraft will become the alliance’s new “eyes in the sky”.

NATO dan pemerintah Swedia mengumumkan telah memilih GlobalEye, sebuah sistem Peringatan Dini dan Kontrol Udara (AEW&C) yang dibuat oleh Swedia.

One analyst said the Pentagon’s waffling on the E-7 contributed to an “own goal.”

International News: Nato has unveiled plans to acquire up to 10 Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft in a $4.5 billion programme to replace its agei.

Lithuania and 10 other NATO members are planning to buy up to 10 Saab GlobalEye aircraft, as part of a joint effort to m...