South Korean Army Considers Drones as Standard Personal Weapons

S. Korean Army eyes drones as personal weapons for future troops

The South Korean Army envisions drones becoming as common as personal firearms for its troops, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Kim Gyu-ha said Wednesday, as the military moves to train personnel to operate unmanned systems across battlefield roles. “Drones should be considered personal firearms in the future,” Kim said during a policy briefing at Army headquarters in Gyeryongdae, South Chungcheong Province. “There are drones for surveillance, reconnaissance, strikes and sustainment support, and combat

By The Korea Herald