South Korea to deploy 11,000 training drones in major military modernization push

South Korea's defense ministry announced plans to acquire approximately 11,000 commercial drones by year's end as part of a sweeping modernization initiative aimed at reshaping its military capabilities. The procurement process is set to begin this week, with bids invited from manufacturers, and proposals due by late May. Officials aim to finalize contracts by July after rigorous verification protocols. This marks the latest development in the country's ambitious "500,000 drone warrior" program,