South Korea is accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence in its military, aiming to transform how it plans, operates, and deploys advanced systems.
Seoul-based MakinaRocks has been selected for a 2-billion-won ($1.4-million) project to adapt its Runway AI platform for military use, Business Korea reported.
The one-year program will see Runway operate within the military’s closed-network environment, providing a reliable and scalable system for multiple defense applications.
The platform supports data integration, model automation, and governance functions, enabling stable, traceable, and scalable AI operations.
MakinaRocks will handle the full AI development cycle, from data collection and processing to pre-deployment simulation and regular retraining.
“The national defense sector requires an AI platform that ensures both stability and scalability,” MakinaRocks CEO Yoon Seong-ho said, noting that the goal is to make AI models adaptable across weapon systems and set a standard for military AI.
Seoul’s Push for AI
AI is taking on an increasingly central role in South Korea’s armed forces.
Earlier this month, Seoul-based company Willog signed an agreement with the South Korean Army Consolidated Supply Depot to provide AI-based supply chain monitoring systems.
Shortly before, the air force introduced a new AI-powered flight simulator using reinforcement learning, allowing the system to improve itself through trial and error.
In July, the country revealed a plan to provide industry partners with full access to military data to aid the development of AI-enabled weapon systems.
The move aims to attract investment, accelerate innovation, and strengthen the country’s capabilities in AI-enabled defense technology.
