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South Korea plans to train entire military as "drone warriors"

South Korea plans to train its entire military of nearly 500,000 personnel to operate drones. The initiative aims to make drones a universal combat tool used as easily as personal firearms. This strategy is intended to counter North Korea and modernize defensive capabilities.

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The military is expanding drone training to all active-duty personnel and acquiring 20,000 low-cost drones.

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  1. South Korea to Train All Active-Duty Soldiers as Drone Warriors

    South Korea plans to train its entire military of nearly 500,000 personnel to operate drones. The initiative aims to make drones a universal combat tool used as easily as personal firearms. This strategy is intended to counter North Korea and modernize defensive capabilities.

    What's confirmed:

    • South Korea intends to train 500,000 military personnel to become drone warriors.
    • The goal is for soldiers to operate drones as easily as they handle personal firearms.
    • The military plans to acquire 20,000 low-cost drones.
    • The defense minister stated that conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East showed drones are a decisive force on modern battlefields.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • South Korea will develop a domestic version of the Iranian Shahed-136 drone.
    • Eight Vulcan cannons failed to kill all of 50 static FPV drones during a test.
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