The South Korea Defense Development Agency (ADD) has demonstrated AI radar -based radar technology on the Sejong electronic test site.
This technology has the potential for detecting and identifying small -scale aircraft such as drones and demonstration marks a “new chapter” in defense monitoring and recognition capacities, said ADD.
Developed as part of the future National Challenge Defense Technology Development Project since 2022, this IA -based photonic radar technology is designed to meet the needs of defense sciences and technology.
By converting laser light into electromagnetic signals, technology sends these signals to a target and uses AI to analyze reflected signals, thus confirming the presence and identity of the target.
The director of the third technology research institute, Jeong Seong-Tae, said: “As demonstrated by this technological demonstration, I am very happy that the Optical Radar technology based on AI to add exceptional performance in a real environment.
“We will endeavor to further develop this technology and provide innovative solutions in the field of surveillance and recognition in K-Defence.”
During the demonstration, ADD announced that it had, for the first time in South Korea, identified small planes that are difficult to detect with current optical equipment such as cameras. The small plane was identified at a distance of several kilometers in an external environment.
The demonstration event was followed by managers of various organizations, including Add, the administration of the Defense Acquisition Program and the Army.
Discussions have also taken place on future development and early marketing plans of OPTO Radar technology based on AI.
Add’s continuous efforts include research and development, conducting combat experiences and identifying the following tasks.
In February of this year, add, in collaboration with Corean Air, introduced the Air Vehicle Technology (Lowus) technology demonstrator with a low observable winger.
The lowus was presented at the Korean Air Tech Center in Busan and is an element in the development of systems integrated into the crew.
