Hava SOJ
| Hava SOJ - ASOJ 23-A | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Electronic warfare aircraft |
| National origin | Turkey |
| Manufacturer |
|
| Primary user | Turkish Air Force |
| Number built | 4 planned |
| History | |
| Introduction date | 2026 |
| Developed from | Bombardier Global 6000 |
Hava SOJ (standoff jammer) or ASOJ 23-A is a Turkish electronic warfare jet. It is a conversion of the Bombardier Global 6000 business jet. It was planned to put into service in late 2026 or 2027, but the first public video of it became available on the 115th anniversary of the Turkish Air Force ahead of deployment.[1][2]
Description
The plane features radar and communications jamming equipment, as well as signals intelligence for assessing the effectiveness of jamming.[1]
The modification of the plane was carried out by Turkish Aerospace Industries, while the electronic warfare equipment was provided by Aselsan.[2]
Comparable aircraft include USAF EA-37B Compass Call, Australian MC-55A Peregrine, and French Falcon Archange.[2]
HAVA SOJ is designed to provide stand-off jamming and electronic attack capabilities against enemy radar and command-and-control systems. It was developer within the Turkish airborne electronic warfare programme, a joint effort between Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) and Aselsan. TUSAŞ is responsible for aircraft modification and certification, while Aselsan develops the electronic warfare suite, which includes wideband receivers, digital radio frequency memory (DRFM) jammers, and signal processing systems. A total of 4 aircraft are planned. The first aircraft was scheduled for delivery in 2026, with final delivery expected in 2028. In addition to its primary electronic attack role, the system is planned to have signals intelligence (SIGINT) and electronic intelligence (ELINT) capabilities. The aircraft is capable of operating at altitudes of up to approximately 51,000 feet (15,500 m). [3][4][5][6]
A publicly confirmed self-protection system carried by the Hava SOJ aircraft is Leonardo's Miysis Directed Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) system. [7][8]
Operators
Current operators
- Turkey (1 in service and 3 in production)
Future operators
References
- ^ a b Tony Osborne, Turkey’s Hava-SOJ Airborne Jammer Breaks Cover, Aviation Week, June 01, 2026
- ^ a b c Max Grünwald, Turkey’s Secret Jamming Jet Breaks Cover
- ^ "Hava Platformunda Uzaktan Elektronik Destek / Elektronik Taarruz Kabiliyeti (HAVA SOJ)". ssb.gov.tr. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
- ^ "Hava SOJ Projesi - Türk Silahlı Kuvvetlerini Güçlendirme Vakfı". tskgv.org.tr. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
- ^ "Tusaş Hava SOJ Projesinde Yeni Işbirliğine Adim Atti". TUSAS. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
- ^ "Türk HAVA-SOJ uçağının elektronik harp menzili: Radarları kaç kilometreden körleştirebiliyor?". TRHaber. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
- ^ https://www.savunmasanayist.com/hava-soj-icin-leonardodan-dircm-tedariki/
- ^ https://electronics.leonardo.com/en/products/miysis-dircm-3
- ^ https://defensehere.com/en/pakistan-inducts-global-6000-with-turkish-electronic-warfare-system/
- ^ https://timesofislamabad.com/28-11-2025/pakistan-secures-turkey-s-hava-soj-electronic-warfare-jet/