China Aviation News Network News: According to the US "Defense News" website reported on February 22, many international suppliers intentionally interestedCompetitive Korean early warning aircraft contract.Earlier, South Korea plans to spend $ 2.26 billion to purchase 4 early warning aircraft.
It is reported that South Korea is gradually undertaking more defense missions, and 4 new early warning aircraft will supplement the countrys four Boeing E-737 early warning aircraft purchased from 2011-2012.The U.S. Defense Administration Planning Administration said that the new early warning aircraft will enhance South Korea to "monitor and defend its airspace."
It is reported that Boeing is expected to sell E-7 early warning aircraft to South Korea, and believes that the E-7 and E-737 have a certain commonality, which is convenient for Korean crew members to train.In addition, Saab, Sweden, also intends to sell its "Global Eye" early warning aircraft to South Korea, and Saab has exported to the UAEs type of early warning aircraft.