What Happened
Outdated Testing Standards Hold Back Next-Generation Weapon Systems
Korean defense companies, including Hanwha, Hyundai Rotem, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), and LIG D&A, are accelerating the development of next-generation weapon systems using artificial intelligence (AI). However, outdated certification and testing systems are emerging as obstacles to operational deployment. The companies are focusing on different areas of AI, such as data infrastructure, unmanned robotics, autonomous flight, and command and control. Industry experts argue that a new certification framework suited to AI’s autonomous decision-making must be established to connect civilian-acquired technologies to actual military power. This development was reported by The Asia Business Daily.