A defense analyst on X, Shin (@hey_itsmyturn), noted that the United Arab Emirates is not the buyer of two recently sold Saab GlobalEye spy planes because its Project Dolphin uses Global Express (GLEX) aircraft, not Saab 2000s. The analyst proposed Saudi Arabia (KSA) as the likely customer, ending the post with "so, KSA?". The speculation follows a report by The Defence Blog that an unnamed Middle Eastern country paid roughly $1 billion for two of the airborne early warning and control aircraft, with delivery expected in 2030. The buyer's identity has been kept secret.