S. Korea to develop spy drone deployable from warships by 2028

Published on January 29, 2024

This image, shared on Jan. 29, 2024, shows an operational concept graphic of an unmanned vertical take-off and landing aircraft to be developed by 2028. (Defense Acquisition Program Administration)

South Korea aims to develop an unmanned reconnaissance aircraft deployable from warships by 2028, the state arms procurement agency said Monday, amid efforts to boost surveillance against North Korean threats.

Last month, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration signed a contract worth 143.3 billion won ($107.1 million) with defense company Hanwha Systems to develop the rotary-wing aircraft by December 2028.

DAPA said the aircraft is designed to be deployed from warships, as well as Marine Corps units on northwestern islands near the border with North Korea, to carry out surveillance and reconnaissance missions.

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