Korean defense firms showcase advanced arms technologies at global AI military summit

By Kim Joo-heon Posted : September 10, 2024, 11:41 Updated : September 10, 2024, 13:52
Korean Minister of Defense Kim Yong-hyun delivers a congratulatory speech at the 2024 REAIM Summit in Seoul on Sept. 9, 2024. Courtesy of KAI
SEOUL, September 10 (AJP) - Korean defense firms are showcasing advanced defense technologies at a global artificial intelligence military summit in Seoul.

The second REAIM Summit, an international conference aimed at enhancing the understanding of AI-based military technologies and establishing relevant international norms, is being held in Seoul on Monday and Tuesday, with participation from defense and foreign ministers, as well as other officials from about 90 countries.

During the event, HD Hyundai, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), and the Agency for Defense Development (ADD) set up exhibition booths, each focusing on core technologies related to unmanned systems for maritime, aerial, and ground operations.

KAI presented unmanned systems incorporating AI pilot technology, such as the KF-21 and FA-50, along with a virtual reality simulator for the FA-50, centered on AI technology.
 
Roselinda Soipan Tuya (third from left), the secretary of defense of the Republic of Kenya, visits KAI's booth. Courtesy of KAI.
HD Hyundai showcased an AI-based unmanned naval vessel, Tenebris, developed jointly with Palantir, a U.S. big data company.

The 17-meter, 14-ton lightweight vessel is designed for stealth reconnaissance missions near enemy territories. Equipped with high-performance hardware and advanced AI, it will be integrated into Hyundai’s autonomous navigation and ship management system. The vessel is expected to be completed by 2026.

HD Hyundai also presented a virtual reality (VR) demonstration of a future battlefield command program centered on Tenebris.

REAIM stands for Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain. The inaugural meeting was held in The Hague in February last year, co-hosted by South Korea and the Netherlands. The second event is co-hosted by South Korea, the Netherlands, Singapore, Kenya, and the United Kingdom.
 
An artist’s conception of the Tenebris unmanned surface vessel. Courtesy of HD Hyundai

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