South Korea to train 500,000 military personnel as drone operators
South Korea has announced a sweeping overhaul of its military training programme that will see all branches of the armed forces taught to operate drones. Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back said the plan is intended to turn 500,000 authorised personnel across the army, navy, air force and marines into what the ministry described as "drone warriors". The announcement was made in Seoul on Friday and comes as the government seeks to adapt to what it sees as a rapidly changing battlefield.Ahn said soldiers should be able to use drones "like a second personal firearm", arguing that low-cost drones used in large... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 07:30 LONDON
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