Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 68354

Early Warning Systems: Procurement

Tabled: 16 July 2025

Answered: 22 July 2025

Named Day

Question

Mr Mark Francois

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has had discussions with NATO allies on the potential procurement of Saab’s GlobalEye as a replacement for the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System fleet.

Answer

Maria Eagle

Procurement decisions by any other NATO nation are fully a matter for that nation and NATO. The MOD will continue with its procurement of Wedgetail to meet national and NATO requirements for Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) which will be i...

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