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South Korea Awards L3Harris $2.26 Billion Contract for Global 6500 AEW&C Fleet

The deal accelerates South Korea’s shift to business‑jet airborne warning to enhance allied interoperability.

Overview

  • L3Harris will supply the Republic of Korea Air Force with modified Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft configured for airborne early warning and control.
  • The program partners L3Harris with Bombardier and Korean Air, with some reports also naming IAI/ELTA as the radar supplier.
  • Company statements cite faster speeds, longer endurance and higher operating altitudes, along with combat‑proven radar for quicker threat detection and tracking.
  • The communications suite is described as enabling interoperability with U.S., NATO and coalition forces, including networking with fifth‑generation aircraft.
  • Coverage indicates the selection follows a competition to replace or supplement Boeing 737‑based Peace Eye aircraft, and L3Harris shares traded higher premarket on the news.