South Korea's ROKAF Enhances Air Defense with L3Harris' Phoenix AEW&C Aircraft
South Korea's Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) is set to enhance its air surveillance and control capabilities with a new airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft project. The contract, worth KRW3.1 trillion ($2.2 billion), is expected to be signed in November, with completion slated for 2032.
L3Harris Technologies has emerged victorious in the competitive bidding process, securing the contract over Boeing's E-7A and Saab's GlobalEye. The company's Phoenix AEW&C platform impressed the evaluators, scoring high in operational suitability, operating costs, and cooperation with local defense companies. L3Harris has pledged to achieve operational availability rates exceeding 95% for the project.
The project will be based on Bombardier's Global 6500 airframe, with L3Harris acting as the lead integrator. This marks a significant milestone for the ROKAF, as it seeks to bolster its air defense capabilities. The project's completion in 2032 is expected to greatly enhance the Republic of Korea Armed Forces' air surveillance and control capabilities.
Despite Korean Air's contractual appointment for the support and operation of the two remaining aircraft within the AEW&C project not being explicitly mentioned in the provided search results, L3Harris' selection and the project's timeline remain clear. The ROKAF's air defense capabilities are poised to significantly improve upon the project's completion in 2032.
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