South Korea’s military and defense industry are rushing to promote artificial intelligence on the battlefield, seeing the technology as a lifeline for a fighting force grappling with the prospect of a troop shortage as well as North Korea’s closer relationship with Russia.
AI was a theme at the Korea Army International Defense Industry Exhibition (KADEX) held last month in Gyeryong, the central South Korean city where all three military branches are headquartered. The event drew defense officials from 27 countries.
