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Demographic Winter Pushes South Korea To Field War Robots As Troop Pool Shrinks
Demographic Winter Pushes South Korea To Field War Robots As Troop Pool Shrinks
South Korea's population decline and shrinking pool of military-age men are forcing Seoul to rethink its military force structure, with officials now exploring robots and AI-powered drones to offset future manpower shortages.
South Korea's military is taking a direct page from Ukraine's battlefield playbook by preparing to procure low-cost unmanned aerial systems and robotics for future wars, primarily through a potential partnership with Hyundai Motor - for now.
"Potential deployments include Boston Dynamics' four-legged Spot, the four-wheeled MobED mobility...
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