Changwon Special City and Naval Logistics Command to Utilize Drones for Logistics Support

Agreement Signed for "Fostering the Drone Industry and Innovating Naval Logistics Support"

On May 20, Changwon Special City and the Naval Logistics Command signed a business agreement for "Fostering the Drone Industry in Changwon and Innovating Naval Logistics Support," marking the start of full-scale efforts to nurture the local drone industry.

Changwon Special City-Navy Logistics Command, Agreement on Logistics Support Using Drones.
[Photo by Changwon City]

The city plans to implement a "Public Demand-Based AI Drone Demonstration Project," in which local drone companies will use drones to address various public sector challenges. In the first year, the primary focus will be on establishing a "Drone Delivery Demonstration System for Military Units" with the Naval Logistics Command as the demand agency. The core objective is to eliminate logistical blind spots within large military bases and to establish a drone-based emergency supply system for remote and island areas.

Through this project, local companies will verify security-enhanced drones and operational systems tailored to military needs, and demonstrate a model for drone-based delivery of small and time-sensitive military supplies. This initiative aims to provide local companies with public references (track records) required for entering public markets and pioneering new sales channels in the future.

Jang Geum-yong, acting mayor of Changwon Special City, stated, "The agreement with the Naval Logistics Command is an important opportunity to simultaneously drive innovation in the logistics support system and the co-growth of the local drone industry. The city will actively support the demonstration project to ensure its success and enable local companies to strengthen their competitiveness."

Kim Kyung-chul, Commander of the Naval Logistics Command, emphasized, "Establishing a drone delivery demonstration system for military units will significantly help reduce logistical blind spots within bases and ensure a faster and safer supply system in emergencies. Through close cooperation with Changwon City and local companies, we will develop an effective, military-specialized drone delivery model."

Meanwhile, the city plans to expand the scope of drone demonstration support projects to various public sectors, such as disaster safety and healthcare, and to strengthen ties with related companies to further accelerate the development of the local drone industry.

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