Korean Air and U.S. defence contractor L3Harris Technologies recently hosted an 'L3 Industry Day' at the Air Force Hotel in Seoul to discuss enhancing the ROKAF (Republic of Korea Air Force) airborne surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. The service is seeking...
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Korean Air and U.S. defence contractor L3Harris Technologies recently hosted an 'L3 Industry Day' at the Air Force Hotel in Seoul to discuss enhancing the ROKAF (Republic of Korea Air Force) airborne surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.
The service is seeking to acquire additional Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) systems to improve its surveillance operations. These aircraft function as airborne command centres, enabling comprehensive airspace monitoring and real-time military operation control.
L3Harris has proposed integrating Bombardier's Global 6500 aircraft with IAI’s advanced radar systems as a solution for ROKAF. Korean Air, under its 2022 cooperation agreement with L3Harris, will support the project by contributing to aircraft modification, parts manufacturing, and operational training. This initiative is anticipated to offer the domestic defence industry opportunities for technology transfer, enhancing local capabilities and facilitating integration into global supply chains.
"This strategic collaboration will enable Korean Air to acquire and develop cutting-edge technologies in the modification, systems integration, and comprehensive maintenance of advanced special mission aircraft," said Jung Woo Park, Head of Korean Air’s Aerospace Business Division. "As a frontrunner in Korea's aviation sector, we are dedicated to cultivating strategic alliances within the defense industry and bolstering the entire aerospace aftermarket value chain."
“If L3Harris’ Global 6500 AEW&C solution is selected, we will leverage domestic industrial cooperation to achieve our goal of Korean Made – Korean Operated – Korean Maintained,” said Jason W. Lambert, President of L3Harris Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR). “We look forward to collaborating with local industry on aircraft modification, mission system production, logistics, and MRO support to enhance the safety, security and overall well-being of the Republic of Korea.”
Since 1978, Korean Air has maintained and upgraded approximately 6,000 Korean and U.S. military aircraft. These operations take place at the airline’s Busan Tech Center, the largest military aircraft maintenance facility in the Asia-Pacific region. The centre’s proven expertise and advanced facilities make it a key asset for the proposed AEW&C project, offering comprehensive capabilities in aircraft modification, systems integration, and long-term fleet maintenance.
Currently, the ROKAF operates four Boeing E-737 'Peace Eye' airborne control aircraft. The second phase of the project, with a budget of KRW 2.9 trillion, aims to procure additional aircraft by 2031.
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