Military · Saturday, 5 September 2026
South Korea boosts AI and counter-drone defense budget
South Korea is increasing its 2027 defense budget for AI and counter-drone capabilities by 55.5%.
TL;DR
The National Defense Ministry plans to raise AI-related spending to 772.7 billion won as part of a record 73.3 trillion won total defense budget. The funding surge reflects the growing regional priority of countering uncrewed aerial threats and integrating AI into national defense strategies.
Aviation Week4 Sept, 10:04 BST
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