
South Korea’s recent unveiling of a model of a radical new type of naval drone carrier signalled its intention to join an exclusive group of militaries as it bids to influence the future of warfare.HD Hyundai Heavy Industries revealed a model of the 15,000-tonne HCX-23 Plus drone carrier in late May at the 2025 International Maritime Defence Industry Exhibition in the South Korean port city of Busan.The concept hinted at how rapidly naval warfare is being redefined as defence strategists look...