South Korea to expand drone forces, train 500,000 operators, ministry says
South Korea to expand drone forces, train 500,000 operators, ministry says
ReutersFri, June 26, 2026 at 12:54 AM UTC
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A South Korean soldier with 20mm vulcan cannon takes part in an anti-drone drill in Yangju, South Korea, in this handout picture provided by the South Korean Defence Ministry on December 29, 2022. The South Korean Defence Ministry/Handout via REUTERS
SEOUL, June 26 (Reuters) - South Korea will rapidly expand its drone and counter-drone capabilities, including by training 500,000 "drone warriors" and acquiring more than 20,000 low-cost expendable drones, the Defence Ministry said on Friday.
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The military also plans to produce 110,000 drones in the period to 2029 for distribution across units, as part of a broader push to strengthen unmanned capabilities and counter North Korea, it said.
(Reporting by Kyu-seok ShimEditing by Ed Davies)
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