South Korea selects L3Harris proposal for next early warning aircraft

South Korea announced that it has awarded a follow-on contract for four Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft to a team led by L3Harris. The project, with a budget of 3.87 trillion-won (approximately $2.76 billion), saw L3Harris’s Phoenix aircraft competing against Saab’s Globaleye system, which features its radar on the Global 6500 airframe. The decision to select L3Harris’s proposal highlights the confidence South Korea has in the capabilities of the Phoenix aircraft for early warning and control missions. L3Harris’s proven track record in delivering advanced defense solutions likely contributed to the decision to award them the contract. The Phoenix aircraft’s advanced technology and performance make it a suitable choice for enhancing South Korea’s defense capabilities in the region.