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South Korea Plans to Turn Every Soldier Into a Drone Operator

The GuardianยทSaturday, 27 June 2026
South Korea Plans to Turn Every Soldier Into a Drone Operator

South Korea's defence minister announced that all branches of the military will be trained to use drones, aiming to create half a million 'drone warriors'. The minister said all soldiers should be able to use drones 'like a second personal firearm'.

Why It Matters

This is a major shift in how modern militaries think about warfare. India, which shares contested borders and is modernising its own military, will be watching closely.

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