SECURITYSCMP CHINA
South Korea almost shoots down US Marine drone after communication failure
A communication failure between US and South Korean militaries led to South Korean troops targeting an American drone during a joint exercise, triggering an evacuation alert near the inter-Korean border. Military experts emphasized the need for a review of command-and-control coordination and operational procedures.
Mentioned
Related Signal
Adjacent reporting
- Astonishing moment South Korea blasts drone swarm out of the sky in military drill - before finishing them off with a laser cannon
- South Korea’s 500,000 Drone Warriors Will Be a Hollow Force
- North Korea’s Kim calls for ‘destructive’ military posture as South vows to boost drones
- Mexican military brings down drone near South Korea’s training camp, coach says it is ‘unfortunate’
- South Korea orders residents to evacuate after reported white phosphorus leak at US base