{"id":42180,"date":"2021-08-06T06:30:12","date_gmt":"2021-08-06T06:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.threatshub.org\/blog\/south-korea-to-test-grenade-launching-drones\/"},"modified":"2021-08-06T06:30:12","modified_gmt":"2021-08-06T06:30:12","slug":"south-korea-to-test-grenade-launching-drones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.threatshub.org\/blog\/south-korea-to-test-grenade-launching-drones\/","title":{"rendered":"South Korea to test grenade-launching drones"},"content":{"rendered":"

South Korea has this week announced two new weapons: grenade-launching drones for its military, and anti-ransomware software for businesses.<\/p>\n

The nation’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has revealed<\/a> that in 2022 South Korea will test grenade-launching drones that can be remotely controlled over a range of two kilometres, carrying gunpowder-filled 40mm shells. The operator uses optical and thermal imaging cameras and a laser range finder to shoot up to six consecutive shots, with two seconds between firing. A two-axis gimbal and a recoil absorber stabilize the equipment after firing.<\/p>\n

A second drone \u2013 a small modular affair \u2013 weighs less than two kilograms and is intended for monitoring and reconnaissance. Operators can attach specialized kit \u2013 like optical and thermal imaging cameras, speakers, searchlight and laser rangefinders \u2013 depending on the purpose of the mission.<\/p>\n