Armed Forces Day anniv. celebrated with display of advanced weapons
Korea on Thursday celebrated the 78th anniversary of the founding of its armed forces, unveiling a range of advanced military equipment, including its laser-based anti-drone system, to the public for the first time. The Armed Forces Day event kicked off on the runway of the military headquarters in Gyeryong, some 145 kilometers south of Seoul, involving some 3,600 personnel and around 70 pieces…
Korea marked the 78th anniversary of its armed forces on Thursday by showcasing a selection of advanced military technology to the public for the first time. The Armed Forces Day event began on the runway of the military headquarters in Gyeryong, located 145 kilometers south of Seoul, with approximately 3,600 personnel and around 70 pieces of military equipment in attendance, as reported by the defense ministry.
This year, the military will display two laser-based anti-drone systems, known as Cheongwang, demonstrating their capability to intercept drones. These laser-based systems, which can precisely target small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), will be presented to the public for the first time. Other previously unseen assets being showcased include drone swarms controlled by artificial intelligence (AI), multipurpose unmanned ground vehicles, and counter-drone interceptor UAVs.
As part of the event, the government intends to honor late Lt. Col. Kim Oh-rang and late Ssg. Jung Seon-yeop with the Chungmu Order of Military Merit.
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