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South Korea and U.S. Sign Preliminary Agreement on Drone and Counter-Drone Systems
Officials from both countries signed a statement of intent in Seoul on May 15, 2026, that will allow South Korean drone and anti-drone products to be listed on a new U.S. Department of War online platform launching by the end of the year. The pact also calls for shared standards on small-sized drone batteries and the creation of a working-level coordination group.
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South Korea and the United States signed a preliminary agreement on May 15, 2026, to expand cooperation on drone and counter-drone systems. U.S. Army for defense exports and cooperation, inked the statement of intent in Seoul, according to the South Korea defense ministry.
A photo provided by the defense ministry on May 15, 2026, shows Jeon Joon-boem and Patrick Mason shaking hands after signing the statement of intent in Seoul. U.S. Department of War, which is set to be launched by the end of 2026.
The pact is intended to enhance interoperability between the allies in joint operations, Yonhap reported. The move is expected to pave the way for mutual trade and operations of related Korean products and lower logistics costs. Under the agreement the two sides will push to adopt shared standards for small-sized drone batteries in the short term.
Both countries agreed to organize a working-level group to ensure close coordination.
U.S. Department of War platform.
