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NearsLab Expands AI Autonomous Military Drones Amid IPO

August 6, 2026 · KOR HAZARD PHYSICALRIGHTS

Wind-turbine inspection drones pivot to swarm attack drones. An IPO is pending.

The facts

South Korean company NearsLab is expanding its AI-based autonomous drone technology, originally developed for wind turbine inspections, into the global defense market. Their drones, capable of autonomous missions and swarm attacks, are being deployed in countries like Singapore and the UAE, raising concerns about future risks from military AI systems.