South Korea to develop unmanned technologies for K1 MBT and K9 SPHs
South Korea
will develop technologies that would enable the Republic of Korea Army (RoKA) to field unmanned versions of its K1 main battle tanks (MBTs) and K9 155 mm tracked self-propelled howitzer (SPH),
an official at the Agency for Defense Development (ADD) told Janes on 5 August.
Janes understands that
the ADD-led programme is expected to commence in December and will deliver a completed study by November 2024.
The agency has budgeted KRW7.38 billion (USD6.19 million) for this work.
Key lines of research include a common remote-control architecture and remote driving as well as autonomous navigation technology.
The agency will also explore mission systems that address the unique characteristics of both MBT and SPH operations, such as mobile target remote aiming and tracking technology for the former.