South Korea announced plans to train all 500,000 members of its military to operate drones as easily as personal firearms, aiming to make drones a universal combat tool. Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back stated the goal is for drones to become a soldier's second personal weapon, part of broader efforts to equip units with cheap, expendable drones for surveillance and strike missions, as well as counter-drone lasers and microwave weapons.
The former drone operations command will be reorganized to focus on collaborating with South Korean industry to develop and procure commercial drone technology. The reforms are inspired by the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, where drone technology has played a significant role.
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