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ADEX 2015: Korean KUS-FT enters service in 2016

20th October 2015 - 11:21 GMT | by Gordon Arthur in Seoul

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The aerospace business division of Korean Air has showcased a complete KUS-FT tactical UAV system, which is expected to enter service with the Korean Army in 2016.

Displayed at the Seoul International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition (ADEX) from 20-25 October, one complete KUS-FT (FT6 represents fixed-wing tactical) system comprises four UAVs, a ground control system, ground support system and catapult launch/recovery set.

Altogether, the system fits into four 6x6 and one 4x4 tactical vehicles. In military service, the concept of operations is for one company to operate two systems.

Its development was successfully concluded in November 2014, and Choi Young

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Gordon Arthur was the Asia Pacific editor for Shephard Media. Born in Scotland and educated …

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