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South Korea to Train All Active-Duty Soldiers to Operate Drones

South Korea is launching a program to train its entire active-duty force of roughly 500,000 personnel in drone operations. The Ministry of National Defense aims to integrate unmanned aerial systems as a universal combat tool across the army, navy, and air force. This initiative is intended to counter North Korea.

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The military is shifting to a model where all soldiers are trained as drone operators and is overhauling its UAV command structure.

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  1. South Korea to Train 500,000 Soldiers as Drone Warriors

    South Korea is launching a program to train its entire active-duty force of roughly 500,000 personnel in drone operations. The Ministry of National Defense aims to integrate unmanned aerial systems as a universal combat tool across the army, navy, and air force. This initiative is intended to counter North Korea.

    What's confirmed:

    • South Korea will train 500,000 military personnel to become drone warriors.
    • The program covers all branches of the military, including the army, navy, and air force.
    • The initiative is designed to counter North Korea.
    • The Ministry of National Defense is overhauling the military drone operations and command structure.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • South Korea plans to develop an indigenous version of the Iranian Shahed-136 drone.
    • South Korea plans to roll out US-style suicide drones.
    • The Defense Ministry disbanded the Drone Command to establish a new headquarters.
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