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South Korea Launches Defense Drone Agency, Plans to Phase Out Chinese Parts

Seoul launched a new military drone agency to coordinate strategy and procurement, while reducing reliance on Chinese-made components amid North Korean threats.

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South Korea Launches Defense Drone Agency, Plans to Phase Out Chinese Parts

South Korea launched its Defense Drone Agency on Monday to coordinate drone strategy and procurement, while working to reduce dependence on Chinese-made components. The new body replaces the Drone Operations Command; operational duties are moving to the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. It will help develop systems, standardize equipment and speed acquisitions. Seoul plans a fast-track certification process for commercial drones and aims to buy more than 20,000 expendable drones. Officials cite North Korea’s growing capabilities as a key driver

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