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South Korea nearly shoots down US drone due to comms failure

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A U.S. Marine Corps reconnaissance drone participating in a joint drill with South Korean forces was nearly shot down due to a communication failure. The drone was flying at an altitude requiring prior notification to South Korean command, but the information was not properly relayed through the military chain of command. This incident highlights the need for a comprehensive review of command-and-control coordination, operational procedures, and troop training between the allies to prevent future occurrences and maintain trust. AI

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South Korea nearly shoots down US drone due to comms failure

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Park Chan-kyong ·

    South Korea almost shoots down US Marine drone after communication failure

    An apparent communication breakdown between US and South Korean militaries resulted in South Korean troops training their weapons on an American drone launched during a joint exercise and an evacuation alert being triggered near the inter-Korean border. The incident underscored t…

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