Aircraft
Australian Buy of Modified G550s Confirmed
L3 Com will modify the Gulfstream jets for ISR and EW.
Australia’s new AISREW platform based on the Gulfstream G550, will probably look like this. (Photo: Gulfstream)
Australia’s new AISREW platform based on the Gulfstream G550, will probably look like this. (Photo: Gulfstream)

The U.S. has approved Australia’s request to acquire Gulfstream G550 executive jets modified into airborne intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and electronic warfare (AISREW) platforms. Up to five G550s worth $1.3 billion after conversion could be supplied, according to a foreign military sales (FMS) notification issued by the Defense Security and Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on June 26. L3 Communication Systems of Greenville, Texas, will be the system integrator and prime contractor.