Ars Technica
South Korea plans to train entire military as "drone warriors"
Friday, June 26, 2026
Title: South Korea to expand drone training across military
Summary: South Korea's military will implement drone training across its 500,000-strong force as part of modernization efforts.
The South Korean military announced plans to provide drone training to personnel across all service branches. Officials stated that drones will be integrated into military operations as a standard capability. The training program will affect approximately 500,000 active-duty personnel. The initiative is part of South Korea's broader military modernization strategy amid regional security developments.