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South Korean Aerospace Firm Prepares Loyal Wingman For First Flight
Korean Air Aerospace Division is moving forward with its Low Observable Wingman Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle System, or LOWUS, with plans for its first flight by the end of the year. The drone is being developed for South Korea’s upcoming Collaborative Combat Aircraft competition and features advanced radar and electro-optical systems. The company has also made significant strides in AI-enabled drone swarm technology, demonstrating its capabilities in a recent defense tech fair. According to executives, LOWUS will undergo flight tests and then participate in Manned-Unmanned Teaming trials with a turboprop trainer. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.