South Korea plans to train 500,000 military personnel as drone operators, embracing advanced technology to transform its battlefield strategies, according to the defence minister.
South Korea intends to acquire around 11,000 commercial drones
Jun 26, 2026
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What's the storySouth Korea is planning to transform its military strategy by training all branches of its armed forces in drone operations.
The initiative, announced by Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back, aims to turn half a million military personnel into "drone warriors."
All branches of the military will be taught how to use technology that has become a ‘game changer on the battlefield’, says…
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South Korea to train half a million military personnel to become ‘drone warriors’
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South Korea plans to train entire military as "drone warriors"
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