Defense firms hope UAVs will be next big export, but experts say underdeveloped systems still hinder ROK’s potential
Korean Air's Medium Altitude Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (MUAV) on display at the Drone Show 2024 in Busan, March 7, 2024 | Image: Korea Pro
A major drone expo in the South Korean port city of Busan this month highlights the country’s ambition to become a global leader in military drone technology, but underdeveloped systems and intense competition remain significant obstacles to realizing this goal.
The ROK has become a global leader in defense exports in recent years, a reality driven home by its negotiation of a $3 billion agreement with Saudi Arabia for LIG Nex1’s Cheongung M-SAM II missiles last month.
A major drone expo in the South Korean port city of Busan this month highlights the country’s ambition to become a global leader in military drone technology, but underdeveloped systems and intense competition remain significant obstacles to realizing this goal.
The ROK has become a global leader in defense exports in recent years, a reality driven home by its negotiation of a $3 billion agreement with Saudi Arabia for LIG Nex1’s Cheongung M-SAM II missiles last month.
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