Korean television broadcast images of UAVs invading its territory. Illustrative photo.
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) recently announced a 48.5 billion won ($37.2 million) project to enhance its anti-UAV capabilities. Under the project, DAPA is seeking to purchase anti-UAV systems from domestic companies. These systems will be operated by the Army, Navy and Air Force. Bids will be accepted until August 8. The integrated defense system is said to be able to detect small UAVs and neutralize them by jamming their signals.
DAPA spokesman Colonel Choi Kyung-ho said at a regular press conference that the agency is enhancing its ability to respond to UAVs. He affirmed that DAPA will make efforts to promptly implement the integrated defense project against UAVs in key areas.
Previously, in December 2022, South Korea said that five UAVs from North Korea crossed the inter-Korean border, one of which entered a no-fly zone near the South Korean presidential office. Since then, South Korea has been pushing for counter-UAV measures, with the military planning to establish a UAV operations command later this year to handle various missions using UAVs for surveillance, reconnaissance and strike operations.
According to VNA
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