South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT has begun drafting a long-term strategy aimed at positioning the country as a science and technology powerhouse by 2045. It launched the 2045 Science and Technology Frontier Strategy Committee and held its first plenary meeting on Wednesday. The ministry said the plan will link to the government\'s national development strategy, identify future technology demand and outline a shift in the national science and technology system, with input from industry, academia and research experts.

U.S. maritime uncrewed systems company Seasats said its Lightfish uncrewed surface vessel completed the first fully autonomous crossing of the Taiwan Strait. The craft was operated remotely from hundreds of miles away and covered more than 1,000 nautical miles over 5 days while continuously monitoring maritime traffic. Seasats said it encountered multiple Chinese naval vessels, tracked their positions and obtained photo evidence identifying their type and origin.