South Korea’s plan to buy 36 AH-64 Apache helicopters likely dropped after budget cut

The remaining amount will reportedly be redirected to another project, according to Rep. Yoo Yong-won of the main opposition People Power Party and the Ministry of National Defense. This comes after the Joint Chiefs of Staff decided in May to formally review the plan and consider alternative options, including manned-unmanned teaming systems.

Rep. Yoo described the decision as a “positive development,” citing global defence trends. He noted that “the U.S. Army is also moving away from the aged, high-maintenance Apaches in favour of advanced drone assets like the Gray Eagle to modernize its forces.”

Source: Yonhap News Agency.