S. Korean Army eyes drones as personal weapons for future troops
The South Korean Army plans to make drones as common as personal firearms for its troops, with Army Chief of Staff Gen. Kim Gyu-ha announcing plans to train 500,000 drone warriors. The Army aims to introduce over 50,000 training drones by 2029.
The South Korean Army envisions drones becoming as common as personal firearms for its troops. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Kim Gyu-ha said the military will train personnel to operate unmanned systems across battlefield roles. The Defense Ministry has earmarked 25 billion won ($16.9 million) to train 500,000 drone warriors. The Army aims to introduce over 50,000 training drones by 2029, with 10,000 commercial drones expected to be brought in this year. The goal is to improve combat readiness and support the domestic drone industry. The Army plans to incorporate drone operations across all echelons and grant specialized qualifications to soldiers across existing branches.
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