Ukraine finally has its own eyes in the sky, and no, it’s not a missile or a stealth jet. It’s a twin-prop regional airliner turned airborne command center: the Saab 340 AEW&C. In this episode, I break down why Sweden’s donation of its ultra-rare Erieye radar aircraft may be one of the most important military systems Ukraine has received to date. As someone who flew on the U.S. E-3 Sentry AWACS in the Air Force, I know firsthand how critical airborne early warning and control really is. The difference? The Saab 340 isn’t trying to compete with the massive American AWACS—it’s doing something smarter: providing real-time radar coverage and battle management right from Ukrainian airspace. No more relying on NATO intel from the sidelines. This is the next evolution in Ukraine’s air power.