한국해군과학기술학회
[ Article ]
Journal of the KNST - Vol. 9, No. 1, pp.138-143
ISSN: 2635-4926 (Print)
Print publication date 31 Mar 2026
Received 11 Dec 2025 Revised 24 Dec 2025 Accepted 30 Mar 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31818/JKNST.2026.3.9.1.138

미래 전장환경 변화 대응을 위한 우리 해군의 기술확보 소요: 대잠초계기 공중투하 무인체계를 중심으로

이, 성희1 ; 손, 종락2, *
1해군 소령/해군대학 해군지휘참모과정 학생장교
2해군 소령/해군대학 전략전력학처 무기체계교관
Technology Acquisition Requirements for the ROK Navy to Respond to the Future Operational Environment: Focus on Air-Launched Unmanned Systems for Maritime Patrol Aircraft
Sung Hee Lee1 ; Jong Lark Son2, *
1LCDR, ROK Navy/Student officer of Naval Commander & Step Course, ROK Naval War College
2CDR, ROK Navy/Instructor of Weapon System, Dept. of Maritime Strategy & Force Studies, ROK Naval War College

Correspondence to: *Jong Lark Son Dept. of Maritime Strategy & Force Studies, ROK Naval War College 271, Jaun-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34059, Republic of Korea Tel: +82-42-878-2422 E-mail: sone7174@naver.com

Ⓒ 2026 Korea Society for Naval Science & Technology

초록

본 연구는 미래 전장환경 변화에 대응하기 위해 해상초계기 소노부이 투하체계를 활용한 'A-size 무인전력 운용 방안'을 제시하였다. 이를 위해 국내 기술 수준을 분석하여 하드웨어 분야의 기술적 과제를 확인하고, 효율적 기술확보를 위한 단·장기 투트랙(Two-track) 연구개발 전략을 제시하였다. 이를 통해 해상초계기의 다목적 플랫폼화(One Platform, Multi-Mission)를 실현하여 해군의 작전 유연성을 획기적으로 확장하고 미래 성장동력을 확보할 것으로 기대된다.

Abstract

This paper proposes an operational concept for “A-size unmanned systems” utilizing the Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) sonobuoy launch system to respond to changes in the future operational environment. Hence, the paper identifies technological challenges in the hardware sector through an analysis of domestic technological capabilities and suggests a short- and long-term “two-track” R&D strategy for efficient technology acquisition. Consequently, this approach is expected to enable the “one platform, multi-mission” concept for MPAs, significantly expanding the navy’s operational flexibility and securing future growth capabilities.

Keywords:

Maritime Patrol Aircraft, A-size Launch System, Air-Launched Unmanned System, Defense Science and Technology, Swarm Drone, MUM-T

키워드:

해상초계기, A-size 투하체계, 공중투하 무인체계, 국방과학기술, 군집드론, 유무인 복합체계

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