The Army announced plans to automate its entire logistics process using robots and other technologies. The management of weapon storage, previously reliant on keys and manual records, will also shift to a digital authentication system.
On August 7, at the Army Logistics Policy Briefing held at the Army Comprehensive Supply Center in Sejong, Major General Ha Heon-cheol, head of the Army Logistics Command, introduced these logistics policies.
Currently, weapon storage is secured with different locks on the top and bottom, with keys held by two individuals for double-lock management. However, there have been practices that do not adhere to this dual-key principle for convenience, and incidents of lost keys have occurred frequently.
The Army plans to transition to a mobile NFC-based 'digital lock' system for double-lock security and expand the use of biometric smart weapon storage.
The digital locks will undergo pilot testing at three units, including the 9th Division, this year to verify military suitability, with plans to expand to all units by 2034.
The Army's logistics warehouses, which have traditionally relied on manual labor, will be transformed into an AI and robot-based automated system.
The Army's 1st Supply Division Smart Logistics Center is currently rated as a Level 2 smart logistics center according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport standards. The Army aims to upgrade it to a Level 1 smart logistics center by 2028 by introducing autonomous forklifts and automated guided vehicles (AGVs).
Major General Ha stated, "By integrating civilian expertise and advanced technologies like AI and robotics into logistics operations, we will create conditions for soldiers to focus on training and operations while providing timely logistics support to combat units."
The Army plans to continuously verify the practical applicability of its logistics policies and develop a future-oriented smart logistics system that soldiers can feel through collaboration with civilian, military, industrial, academic, and research sectors.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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