Military to deploy homegrown infrared smoke canisters next year: DAPA
Published: 14 Oct. 2024, 13:26
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) signed a 7.5 billion-won ($5.5 million) deal with Samyang Chemical Co. to produce the canisters that are designed to emit smoke to block or disrupt infrared sensors from this year to 2026.
The country's existing smoke screen canisters that have been in use since the 1980s are unable to shield troops from infrared light, making them vulnerable to surveillance equipment or guided weapons that use the technology.
DAPA said the new canisters for ground and maritime operations completed development in 2020 and will undergo full-fledged deployment next year.
DAPA said the canisters are expected to minimize possible damage to troop health, noting that testing confirmed the smoke emitted to be non-carcinogenic and low in toxicity to the human body and the environment.
Yonhap
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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