South Korea Develops Anti-Drone Defense System Amid North Korea Threats
South Korea is creating a national defense system to stop enemy drones as unmanned aircraft threats grow. The country plans to invest 88 billion won ($74 million) to develop weapons that can detect and destroy drones by 2023.
South Korea is building a comprehensive anti-drone defense system as unmanned aerial threats increase around the world. The country will invest 88 billion won ($74 million) to develop weapons that can detect and strike drones.
The defense plan includes laser systems to destroy small drones. In 2021, South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration started a project with local company Hanwha to develop laser anti-aircraft weapons specifically designed to stop mini-drones.
The push comes after North Korean spy drones infiltrated South Korean airspace in previous incidents. These unmanned aircraft can gather intelligence on military facilities and government buildings without putting pilots at risk.
South Korea is also expanding its own drone capabilities. The military plans to launch a new drone operations command later this year that will handle surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike missions using unmanned aircraft.
The country will install anti-drone systems at key military bases and government facilities to create multiple layers of protection against aerial threats.
Drones are becoming cheaper weapons that can spy on military bases or attack important buildings. As more countries use drones for warfare, nations need better ways to shoot them down to protect their citizens and military.
South Korea aims to complete its anti-drone weapons system by 2023 and launch its new military drone command this year.
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