Canada, Oct. 21 -- L3Harris Technologies has received a contract to deliver modified Bombardier Global 6500 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to the Republic of Korea Air Force. L3Harris is partnering with Bombardier, Israel Aerospace Industries' ELTA Systems and Korean Air to provide this advanced capability. The program is valued at more than $2.26 billion.These aircraft will fly faster and operate longer to improve the nation's mission readiness. They will also cruise at higher altitudes for improved safety and provide combat-proven radar coverage to more quickly detect and track threats. The communications suite will provide interoperability with the United States, NATO and coalition partners, creating a networked batt...