South Korea to train half a million military personnel to become ‘drone warriors’
South Korea plans to train 500,000 military personnel as 'drone warriors' to modernize its defense strategy. The initiative aims to integrate low-cost, high-volume drone technology into all branches of the military to counter regional threats.
Why it matters
This shift reflects a global trend in military doctrine where low-cost, autonomous systems are becoming central to modern warfare.
South Korean military drones fly in formation during a military drill in May 2023. Half a million military personnel are to be trained in how to operate drones. Photograph: Yelim Lee/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen South Korean military drones fly in formation during a military drill in May 2023. Half a million military personnel are to be trained in how to operate drones. Photograph: Yelim Lee/AFP/Getty Images South Korea South Korea to train half a million military personnel to become ‘drone warriors’ All branches of the military will be taught how to use technology that has become a ‘game changer on the battlefield’, says defence minister
The article reports on military policy changes using official statements and context from current global conflicts.
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