South Korea to Procure 11,000 Drones for Military Training by Year-End

South Korea’s military is gearing up to acquire 11,000 commercial drones by the end of this year, in a sweeping move to integrate these cost-effective systems into its training programs. According to defense officials, the acquisition process begins this week, with bids open to manufacturers. Final contracts are expected by July, pending verification of proposed models' suitability and compliance with stringent military requirements. This initiative falls under the broader framework of the “500,