# Dokdo

South Korea Eyes Drone 'Aircraft Carriers' — 42,000‑Ton Design Signals New Naval Strategy

South Korea displayed designs for unmanned aircraft carriers, including a 42,000‑ton concept, and plans to upgrade existing amphibious ships to operate drones and coordinate manned‑unmanned missions. The initiative signals a doctrinal shift toward drone‑centric naval power, with implications for regional deterrence, industrial capacity and alliance interoperability.

iMil2026年2月13日 05:54

#South Korea#unmanned aircraft carrier#Hanwha Ocean

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South Korea Bets on Drone Carriers to Extend Naval Reach — 42,000‑ton Concept Joins 15,000 and 32,000 Designs

South Korea showcased concepts for large unmanned aircraft carriers — notably a 42,000‑tonne design — and plans to retrofit its Dokdo and Marado amphibious ships for UAV operations. The move signals a strategic shift toward unmanned naval aviation that could expand Seoul’s expeditionary reach and create new industrial opportunities, even as technical, budgetary and geopolitical challenges persist.

iMil2026年2月12日 04:04

#South Korea#drone carrier#unmanned systems