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Asia's biggest aviation event shows how the counter-drone craze is taking hold
- Singapore Airshow spotlights extensive counter-drone tech, from jammers to lasers and drones that kill other drones.
- The event featured systems to neutralize drones, including Saab's Loke and IPG Defense’s CROSSBOW laser.
- Attendees saw a broad mix of exhibitors, with about a third in the uncrewed aerial system business.
- The airshow underlined a shift toward counter-drone tech amid rising drone security concerns.
- The six-day event attracted attention to how anti-drone tech is deployed at public events and security missions.
- Thermal-damage laser systems like CROSSBOW were highlighted for drone destruction capabilities.
- Drones and counter-drone tech dominated exhibitor displays alongside traditional aircraft.
- The event showcased the scale of involvement from small and medium-sized companies.
- The airshow occurred amid concerns following drone sightings impacting European flights.
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