South Korea Introduces Mortar-Carrying AI Drone

[Starmix]

According to the report, South Korea’s Nearthlab has launched a next-gen attack drone that carries mortar shells and coordinates strikes in AI-driven swarms.

The report stated that this mortar-carrying drone is known as XAiDEN, and the platform is designed to neutralize drones, vehicles, and other moving targets using onboard intelligence and autonomous coordination. It follows last year’s KAiDEN interceptor drone, but shifts from air defense to multi-target offensive roles.

The report also said that it can operate in swarms of 10, requiring only one communication-enabled leader drone to allow the rest to function autonomously in GPS- or comms-denied environments. The drones launch simultaneously, forming a swarm mid-air before splitting off to conduct synchronized reconnaissance, tracking, and precision strikes.

In addition, to reduce logistical burden, XAiDEN uses off-the-shelf 60mm mortar rounds. A cartridge-style payload system is also being developed to support additional shell types.

Source: NextGen Defense

 

[eLdavis]

That's pretty impressive, i have noticed that when it comes to technology, Asian as a whole can be pretty impressive.

 

[Starmix]

Indeed, it is very impressive. The platform is designed to neutralize drones, vehicles, and other moving targets using onboard intelligence and autonomous coordination. It intercepts drones.