South China Morning Post
AsiaPac · 1 hrs ago
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Singapore’s weaponised drone trial spotlights regional rush for unmanned systems
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Singapore is planning to trial weaponised unmanned drones, reflecting a broader Southeast Asian push to develop drone capabilities, while analysts warn that regional regulation and transparency are needed to prevent accidents or tensions.
Singapore’s weaponised drone trial spotlights regional rush for unmanned systems
Singapore’s plan to trial weaponised unmanned drones has put a spotlight on Southeast Asia’s fast-growing interest in systems that can track and strike at targets without putting operators directly in harm’s way.
But as countries race to upgrade their drone and counter-drone capabilities, analysts say regulation, transparency and confidence-building will be crucial to prevent accidents or miscalculations that could fuel regional tensions.
Singapore announced on Thursday that it would start...
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