BLUF
The US-South Korean drone should be capable of launch from rough terrain and ships, expanding operational flexibility and forward-deployed ISR capabilities. Missile armed and could be carried on a Hercules. First flight due 2027.Learning Outcomes:
- Analyse how STOL-capable UAVs enhance distributed operations, logistics resilience, and reconnaissance options in austere or forward environments.
- Assess the strategic significance of U.S.–South Korea defence industrial collaboration and implications for regional capability development.
- Explore potential ADF applications of STOL UAVs for remote or expeditionary surveillance, strike, and maritime operations.
