This undated file photo, provided by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration, shows a prototype of the medium-altitude unmanned aerial vehicle. (Image courtesy of Yonhap)
SEOUL, Dec. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea has kicked off the production of the medium-altitude unmanned aerial vehicle (MUAV), the arms procurement agency said Tuesday, in a move to help enhance the military’s surveillance capabilities over North Korea.
A ceremony was held in the southeastern port city of Busan to mark the completion of a production facility to assemble the MUAV, according to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA).
The drone, manufactured by South Korea’s biggest airline Korean Air, is expected to not only advance the military’s surveillance capabilities but establish a homegrown production system for drones, DAPA said.
The surveillance aircraft is capable of flying at an altitude of 10-12 kilometers and capturing high-resolution images from distances exceeding 100 km. It measures 13 meters in length and 3 m in height, and has a wingspan of 25 m.
DAPA aims to begin delivery of the drone to the Air Force in 2027.
(Yonhap)
