Acquisition of “suicide drones” marks a leap forward in Seoul’s push for advanced, attack-capable military technology
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Polish President Andrzej Duda answer questions during a press conference after their meeting, Oct. 25, 2024 | Image: ROK Presidential Office
South Korea’s military modernization gained momentum this month as Seoul secured Polish-made combat drones, marking a key step toward developing an attack-capable drone force. The acquisition of Warmate loitering munitions, or “suicide drones,” from Poland’s WB Electronics underscores South Korea’s commitment to counter North Korean threats and address its own personnel shortages through advanced technology.
The strategic partnership was highlighted last week when Polish President Andrzej Duda and ROK President Yoon Suk-yeol celebrated the drone agreement in Seoul, emphasizing its significance for South Korean security. Seoul aims to leverage these combat-tested drones for reconnaissance and precision strikes along the inter-Korean border, strengthening its defense capabilities amid escalating regional tensions.
South Korea’s military modernization gained momentum this month as Seoul secured Polish-made combat drones, marking a key step toward developing an attack-capable drone force. The acquisition of Warmate loitering munitions, or “suicide drones,” from Poland’s WB Electronics underscores South Korea’s commitment to counter North Korean threats and address its own personnel shortages through advanced technology.
The strategic partnership was highlighted last week when Polish President Andrzej Duda and ROK President Yoon Suk-yeol celebrated the drone agreement in Seoul, emphasizing its significance for South Korean security. Seoul aims to leverage these combat-tested drones for reconnaissance and precision strikes along the inter-Korean border, strengthening its defense capabilities amid escalating regional tensions.
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