Korean Air formally signed a contract on 14 July 2026 in Seoul to acquire two Bombardier Global 6500 jets for South Korea’s first dedicated Stand-Off Jammer (SOJ) electronic warfare platform. Prime contractor LIG Nex1, which won the competitive bid from DAPA in December 2025, will integrate mission systems while Korean Air performs internal high-power jamming equipment and external antenna modifications. This Block-I acquisition, valued at approximately USD 1.1 billion, adds to four Global 6500s already ordered for an Airborne Early Warning & Control program, bringing South Korea’s total commitment to six aircraft. The SOJ platform will enter service by 2034, enabling electromagnetic spectrum disruption from safe distances independent of fighter fleets.