South Korea Boosts AI, Counter-Drone Funding In 2027 Defense Budget

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South Korea is set to increase defense spending on AI-related capabilities by 55.5% in fiscal 2027, as its National Defense Ministry seeks a record 73.3 trillion South Korean won ($54 billion) budget. The AI-related budget will rise from 496.8 billion won to 772.7 billion won, supporting...
Chen Chuanren

Chen Chuanren is the Southeast Asia and China Editor for Aviation Week's Air Transport World magazine and the Asia-Pacific Defense Correspondent for Aviation Week.

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