Singapore’s weaponised drone trial spotlights regional rush for unmanned systems

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The trial of weaponised drones in Singapore highlights the regional rush among Southeast Asian countries to enhance their unmanned systems capabilities. As nations invest in technology to improve military readiness, concerns regarding regulation and the risk of accidents loom large.

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...