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Watch: South Korea holds first live-fire drill against drone swarms

Euronews World · 2026-06-26

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• What happened: South Korea's air force conducted its first live-fire drill targeting simulated drone swarms, successfully intercepting 50 drones using various defense systems. • Why it matters: This exercise highlights South Korea's commitment to enhancing its military capabilities in response to evolving threats, particularly from drone technology. • What to watch next: Future military drills and advancements in South Korea's air defense systems, as well as regional responses from neighboring countries regarding drone warfare capabilities.

South Korea Video. Watch: South Korea holds first live-fire drill against drone swarms Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 26/06/2026 - 15:30 GMT+2 South Korea's air force carried out its first live-fire exercise against a simulated swarm drone attack. Military forces used Vulcan air-defense guns, a portable laser and shotguns to intercept all 50 drones during the drill. Drones air defence system aircraft South Korea Military exercises Top stories Now playing Next Watch: South Korea holds first live-fire drill against drone swarms Now playing Next Death toll from quakes rises to 589 in Venezuela's La Guaira region Now playing Next Lebanon: thousands mark Ashoura in Nabatieh amid rubble left by Israeli strikes Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 26th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Tashkent forum closes with 166 investment agreements worth €37.6bn In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Now playing Next Iraq: Ashoura in Karbala draws thousands of Shiite pilgrims for rituals Now playing Next Venezuela earthquakes: bodies recovered as rescue efforts continue in La Guaira Now playing Next EU scales back Ukraine's accession plans due to Hungarian resistance Now playing Next Europe heatwave: Power cuts, school closures and 40 deaths in France Now playing Next Meloni-Trump spat: What do the polls say about Meloni's popularity? Now playing Next €2bn wasted? Germany scraps world’s largest frigate project Now playing Next Moment earthquake hits Venezuela, sending people fleeing in panic Now playing Next Can travel solve the loneliness epidemic? WeRoad's co-founder Fabio Bin thinks so Now playing Next Buurtzorg: the Dutch proximity health care revolution Now playing Next 'Marketing is more important than ever': Serviceplan CEO at European CMO of the Year awards Now playing Next Fact check: Were you fooled by these AI-generated images of the World Cup? ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Iran IRGC warns ships off Oman's corridor in Hormuz as Rubio draws line on tolls North Korea North Korean soldier suspected of defecting crosses demilitarised zone into South Korea Venezuela At least 164 killed and 971 injured in powerful Venezuela earthquakes Iran Tehran labels framework deal 'US defeat' as Trump threatens to halt talks Europe Today 'Measures needed to face extreme heat or it will kill us,' Copernicus director says Space Greece to send astronaut into space: Adrianos Golemis to launch within two years Brussels, My Love? Podcast | From Nicosia to Dublin: Cyprus to pass the baton to Ireland Europe in Motion Amid shifts in energy supply, which EU countries consume and produce the most gas? Europe Today Tehran will allow nuclear inspections during peace talks, former Iranian diplomat says Europe Today UK foreign policy to remain unchanged despite government transition, deputy PM Lammy says No Comment Historic joy in Abidjan as Ivory Coast reach World Cup knockouts for first time No Comment Japan fans flood Shibuya as World Cup draw with Sweden sets up Brazil clash ADVERTISEMENT Europe Today EU releases €3 billion loan for Ukraine as US-Iran talks remain fragile Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Supergirl' - Save the puppy, save the world Earth News ‘Climate change is running rampant’: Europe’s heatwave ‘virtually impossible’ 50 years ago 12 minutes with EU's door 'is open to UK', fomer Brexit negotiator Barnier tells Euronews Europe News Heat stress threatens 130 million European workers, trade union body warns Climate 'It's like a hotel tonight': Paris park welcomes residents seeking overnight respite from the heat Europe News NATO chief Rutte defends allies as Trump says he was 'let down' on Iran Sport 'I'm in great shape,' boxing legend Floyd Mayweather tells Euronews ahead of Athens fight ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

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