Drone maritime autonome care pot patrula luni întregi, folosite de Pentagon la frontiera cu Mexicul pentru detectarea migranților

The Pentagon is considering expanding the use of autonomous maritime drones for surveillance along the Rio Grande and Gulf of Mexico to combat illegal border crossings and drug trafficking. These drones, which can operate for months without crew, are part of a pilot program that began in January. Officials aim to increase the current fleet of 10 drones by up to 50 to alleviate pressure on Coast Guard vessels. The Lightfish drone, capable of long-term operation in rough seas, has already aided in numerous detections and apprehensions. The initiative reflects a broader military trend towards cost-effective autonomous systems for security missions.