Can the surge in unpiloted craft, from the cheap and off-the-shelf to the top of the line, mean a greater risk that state and nonstate actors will misuse them, as in the recent drone incursions from Pakistan into Indian territory? That is why the demand is not for a single “best drone,” but for configurable systems and packages that can be purchased and tailored to each mission set, then upgraded as threats, budgets, and technology evolve. For Singapore, persistent surveillance in the gray zone may be the key to deterrence, which means keeping track of vessels on the ocean surface through radar and under the surface using acoustic sensors.
Author: February 26, 2026
Published at: 2026-02-26 00:00:00
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