• Saab CEO Micael Johansson hopes GlobalEye will be selected for NATO's AWACS program.
• GlobalEye could fill a gap in NATO's capabilities if used properly.
• SHAPE has looked into GlobalEye's potential for future AWACS operations.
• GlobalEye could meet NATO's planned operational target of 2031 for the E-3 successor.

This development may indicate a shift in NATO's approach to AWACS capabilities, potentially paving the way for GlobalEye to secure a contract. The fact that SHAPE supports the use of GlobalEye to fill a gap in NATO's capabilities suggests that the alliance is open to exploring alternative solutions. However, it is unclear how this will impact the competition with L3Harris for the iAFSC contract.