What is South Korea doing to counter North Korean drones?

(Baonghean.vn) - South Korean military officials said today (September 28) that South Korea will develop or purchase a new laser air defense system to shoot down small North Korean drones.

North Korea is developing a small drone with a wingspan of approximately 1 meter. (Photo: Yonhap)

According to a South Korean defense official, the country is increasingly concerned about the risk of attacks from North Korean drones. Therefore, South Korea plans to acquire a new precision weapon capable of detecting, tracking, and shooting down small flying objects.

The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) of South Korea has now begun implementing a project to develop technology for use in laser weapons. The Defense Capabilities Development Agency (ADD) has designated Hanwha Defense Systems to assess the capabilities of the weapons development units participating in this project.

Based on research and development results, the Defense Capability Development Agency will decide whether South Korea will manufacture its own air defense system. If it cannot manufacture it domestically, South Korea will import air defense systems from abroad to counter North Korean drones.

Currently, South Korea can detect low-flying objects from North Korea and use surface-to-air missiles or anti-aircraft guns to shoot them down.

South Korea decided to develop a new air defense system after its military failed to shoot down North Korean drones that crossed the inter-Korean military demarcation line five times.

Diep Khanh

(According to Yonhap)