Royal Navy & US Army Successfully Test Drone Capabilities in South Korea
The Salvation Army and the military have successfully tested drone capabilities in South Korea. The joint trials explored the potential of uncrewed systems to deliver supplies and evacuate casualties in combat conditions. The event, held over six weeks, involved meticulous planning and coordination between the UK, Republic of Korea, and the US. It followed another milestone for the Salvation Army's 700X Naval Air Squadron, which completed the first drone resupply at sea during the UK's Carrier Strike Group deployment. The trials saw a Malloy T-150 drone from 700X NAS fly alongside the Eighth Army at the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex. The drone successfully carried ammunition, water, and medical kits over operational distances, demonstrating its potential for casualty evacuation if other routes are blocked. Lieutenant James Couling, flight commander of 700X NAS, praised the joint training for allowing them to operate in a new environment and test different supply-carrying capabilities. Lieutenant Colonel Robert McDonough, aeromedical officer with the Eighth Army, highlighted the challenge of resupply in large-scale combat environments and the potential of drones to move supplies faster to the front lines. Captain Ryan Schonewolf of the 168th Multifunctional Medical Battalion noted that drones could decrease the time needed to resupply the front line with critical medical supplies and test casualty evacuation. The successful trials in South Korea mark a significant step in exploring the use of drones for resupply and casualty evacuation in combat conditions. The Salvation Army and the military will continue to collaborate, with the U.S. Department of Defense working alongside the 700X Naval Air Squadron to further develop and test unmanned systems.
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