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U.S. Army seeks up to 11 Bombardier Global 6500s for HADES ISR modernization

The U.S. Army is pursuing up to 11 custom Bombardier Global 6500 business jets for its High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES), marking a shift away from decades‑old turboprop ISR platforms as the service modernizes airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability.

Discovered 2026-01-29T09:56:40.616116-08:00 | 2026-01-29T09:56:40.616116-08:00

Briefing

What Hype is tracking

The HADES request covers up to 11 Global 6500s, formalizing the service’s transition from turboprops after it has completed retirement of its legacy RC-12X/MC-12S/EO-5C turboprops.
The Global 6500 is already being adapted for government roles—Canada bought six Global 6500s in a ~US$400m deal — underscoring demand for militarized business-jet platforms.
Systems integrators and OEMs are positioning militarized Global variants for ISR work: L3Harris has pitched a Global 6500 derivative and Bombardier Defense has promoted the type for multi-mission roles.

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