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Korean Air to buy two Bombardier Global 6500s for Republic of Korea Air Force electronic-warfare conversion

Korean Air has agreed with Bombardier Business Aircraft to acquire two Global 6500s, which will be converted into electronic-warfare aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force. The deal links a business-jet platform to military EW integration, indicating a targeted platform conversion approach for ROKAF missions.

Discovered 2026-07-16T16:11:15.280419-07:00 | 2026-07-16T16:11:15.280419-07:00

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  • The agreement commits to a two-aircraft fleet of EW-converted Global 6500s, shaping near-term ROKAF electronic-warfare capability with a specific airframe choice.
  • The deal highlights how business-jet platforms are being repurposed for defense missions, affecting how suppliers plan EW integration, certifications, and sustainment.
  • Procurement scope and platform selection can influence pricing and engineering capacity across both the business-aviation OEM and defense integration supply chain.
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