# maritime drones

South Korea Eyes Drone 'Aircraft Carriers' — 42,000‑Ton Design Signals New Naval Strategy

South Korea displayed designs for unmanned aircraft carriers, including a 42,000‑ton concept, and plans to upgrade existing amphibious ships to operate drones and coordinate manned‑unmanned missions. The initiative signals a doctrinal shift toward drone‑centric naval power, with implications for regional deterrence, industrial capacity and alliance interoperability.