South Korea has awarded a $2.26 billion contract to an L3Harris-led consortium — including Bombardier, IAI ELTA and Korean Air — to modify four Global 6500 business jets into 'Phoenix' airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) platforms. The programme will enhance the Republic of Korea's air-surveillance and command capabilities.
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The contract is a $2.26 billion, four‑aircraft AEW&C procurement to convert Bombardier Global 6500s into 'Phoenix' platforms, directly expanding South Korea's airborne surveillance capacity and intended to supplement its existing E‑7 fleet: https://hype.aero/?story=68177369-069b-4c1f-a3ac-5bc440a67d8c
The programme channels missionization, radar and sustainment work across an international industrial team led by L3Harris and including Bombardier, IAI ELTA and Korean Air; recent Global 6500 support agreements illustrate the sustainment and MRO precedent for this airframe: https://hype.aero/?story=0f093a8b-5763-45c7-82f5-8542beae3a81
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(EL) South Korea orders four Global 6500 AEW&C aircraft by 2032 • flight.com.gr
Korea Selects L3Harris for Airborne Early Warning and Control Aircraft Program • arabiandefence.com
(PT) South Korea selects Bombardier aircraft for airborne early warning and control • aeromagazine.uol.com.br
South Korea awards L3Harris $2.26B contract for Global 6500‑based AEW&C aircraft • defence-industry.eu
South Korea Awards L3Harris $2.26B Contract for Modified Global 6500 AEW&C Aircraft • arabiandefence.com
The Republic of Korea Selects L3Harris for AEW&C Aircraft Program • aero-defence.tech
US contractor to deliver high-altitude AEW&C aircraft with combat-proven radar to South Korea • interestingengineering.com
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