Saab and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) will together develop an Unmanned Airborne Early Warning (UAEW) solution, the former announced on the inaugural day of the ongoing Paris Air Show.
The UAEW solution will be based on General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ unmanned aerial system MQ-9B. The solution can be used stand-alone or in manned-unmanned teaming, leveraging the strengths of each capability. The unmanned medium-range AEW solution will complement Saab's existing portfolio of manned AEW&C systems including GlobalEye.
"We are bringing our exceptional ability to detect and track challenging objects to customers looking to use MQ-9B to meet their specific needs. This unmanned medium-altitude AEW solution, leveraging core competencies of both companies, has excellent potential to complement our existing AEW&C portfolio and provide customers with yet another cutting-edge capability," said Carl-Johan Bergholm, Head of Saab’s Business Area Surveillance.
Saab’s AEW sensors will be integrated by GA-ASI on their unmanned MQ-9B-platform with the new capability delivering persistent surveillance and situational awareness by providing continuous monitoring of designated areas. The UAEW solution will provide customers with a wider range of options, such as AEW capability from naval warships, to meet mission needs.
