Bombardier Defense to provide the Global 6500 aircraft for a second special mission program in South Korea
The aircraft will support a stand-off jammer mission as South Korea expands its airborne defense capabilities with the Global 6500 platform.
- On Tuesday, Korean Air formalized the purchase of two Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft for South Korea's Electronic Warfare program, marking the agreement with a signing ceremony in Seoul.
- This acquisition expands South Korea's planned fleet to six Global 6500-based military aircraft, complementing four units previously selected for Airborne Early Warning and Control missions announced in October 2025.
- The new aircraft will perform Stand Off Jammer missions, allowing the military to disrupt enemy radar, communications, and electronic signals from a safe distance.
- Bombardier Defense collaborated with Korean Air and South Korean defense company LIG Nex1 on the winning proposal, leveraging its worldwide support network for military customers.
- Nations globally select the Global 6500 for defense needs due to its adaptability; the U.S. Army also utilizes the platform for its High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System intelligence program.
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South Korea chooses Global 6500s for electronic warfare
South Korea has selected the Bombardier Global 6500 as the platform for a new pair of electronic warfare aircraft. Korean Air will purchase two Global 6500 business jets from Bombardier for conversion under South Korea’s stand-off electronic warfare program, the Canadian manufacturer announced on July 14, 2026. The aircraft will be equipped to disrupt enemy radar, communications and other electronic signals while operating beyond the immediate r…
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Bombardier Defense to provide the Global 6500 aircraft for a second special mission program in South Korea
Bombardier Defense will provide two Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft for South Korea’s Electronic Warfare (EW) program, in addition to four Global 6500 aircraft for Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C)
Bombardier Defense To Provide A Global 6500 Aircraft For A Special Mission Program In South Korea
(Credit: GlobeNewswire) MONTREAL — Bombardier Defense announces that its Global 6500 aircraft will support South Korea’s Electronic Warfare (EW) program. The Global 6500 aircraft was already selected to be the platform for the country’s Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) program. Korean Air recently formalized the purchase of two Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft for the Electronic Warfare program, and marked its collaboration with Bombardie…
Bombardier Defense Global 6500 selected for South Korea electronic warfare aircraft programme
The order follows the earlier selection of the Global 6500 for South Korea’s Airborne Early Warning & Control programme. That separate programme covers four aircraft, with Bombardier Defense, L3Harris Technologies and IAI among the main members of the international consortium responsible for delivering the capability. “The Global 6500 aircraft is in demand around the world because of its performance and versatility, and we’re extremely proud tha…
Korean Air orders two Bombardier aircraft
Bombardier Defense’s Global 6500 was selected by South Korea for its Electronic Warfare program, with Korean Air purchasing two aircraft for Stand Off Jammer missions The order builds on the Global 6500’s earlier selection as the platform for South Korea’s Airborne Early Warning & Control program The deal strengthens Bombardier’s (TSX:BBD) defence business and highlights growing demand for the Global 6500’s long-range, multi-mission military cap…
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