What does the NATO decision for Saab GlobalEye mean

With the decision to push ahead with the procurement of the Saab GlobalEye, NATO is creating clarity about the future of its airborne early warning capabilities. Now formal negotiations can begin on the replacement of the Boeing E-3 Sentry fleet, which has been in service since 1982. The choice of the GlobalEye is not surprising, as there are few serious alternatives and many European NATO members increasingly prefer European procurement solutions."