South Korea bets on personal drones to shore up defensive capability
Summary
South Korea plans to give every soldier a personal drone as part of a large increase in aerial weapons. To prepare for threats from North Korea, South Korea will train 500,000 soldiers to use drones and produce over 100,000 drones in the next three years.Key Facts
- South Korea wants to equip each soldier with a personal drone.
- The goal is to strengthen defense against North Korea.
- Half a million South Korean soldiers will be trained to operate drones.
- More than 100,000 drones will be made within three years.
- Drones are seen as a way to improve defense despite fewer soldiers and fewer young people to recruit.
- The drones will be self-guided, meaning they can operate on their own once launched.
- This plan is part of South Korea’s effort to modernize its military.
- The program aims to address challenges from North Korea’s military threats.
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