Amid major demographic shifts and a declining pool of military personnel, unmanned perimeter security systems integrating AI, IoT, and drone technologies are emerging as a key paradigm in both physical security and defense surveillance.
Based on a report by the National Information Society Agency (NIA), this article explores the latest trends and market outlook for unmanned perimeter security technologies, while highlighting the technological direction that TBT Inc. is pursuing for the future.
Why Unmanned Perimeter Security Is Becoming Essential
• Rapid Decline in Available Manpower
South Korea’s working-age population is projected to decrease significantly from 36.74 million in 2022 to 16.58 million by 2072. The defense sector is facing a similar challenge, with the number of 20-year-old males eligible for military service expected to decline from approximately 236,000 in 2025 to 127,000 by 2045. This demographic shift is accelerating the need to transition from manpower-intensive surveillance operations toward automated and unmanned security systems.
• Overcoming the Limitations of Conventional Surveillance Systems
Traditional sensor-based perimeter security systems have recorded false alarm rates of up to 80%, often triggered by extreme weather conditions, foreign objects, or animals. To overcome these limitations, AI-powered video analytics and advanced object identification technologies are becoming increasingly essential for reliable and efficient perimeter surveillance.
Physical Security Market Outlook and TBT’s Strategy
Supported by government initiatives promoting next-generation growth industries, South Korea’s physical security market is projected to expand from KRW 10.5 trillion in 2022 to approximately KRW 20 trillion by 2027.
The global physical security market is also expected to maintain strong growth, with an annual growth rate of up to 8.7%, and is projected to exceed USD 200 billion after 2030.
In response to these rapidly evolving market needs, TBT Inc. continues to advance its AI-based video analytics solutions, multi-sensor fusion technologies, and intelligent integrated surveillance platforms.
Building on its technical expertise and experience in military smart perimeter surveillance systems and the protection of critical public infrastructure, TBT aims to introduce the next generation of unmanned perimeter security solutions significantly reducing false alarms while maximizing detection and surveillance accuracy.