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Flying robots could become highly dangerous tools for suicide bombing or hijacking in the future.
The technology behind these devices has reached a very high level and is widely disseminated around the world. There are now models of unmanned aircraft with wingspans of 5 meters capable of carrying up to 50 kg without being detected by radar. With a global positioning system via satellite, these aircraft can be programmed to accurately strike any target within hundreds of meters.
In fact, ultralight aircraft and remote-controlled planes have been utilized by various organizations for military purposes, including terrorist groups. Currently, there are no measures in place to counter this looming threat.
Even more concerning, these devices are inexpensive, easy to produce, and are being widely available in the market. According to Bruce Simpson, a New Zealand engineer, he can create a mini missile for less than $6,000. Additionally, ultralight aircraft are being mass-produced by large companies as high-end toys.
Professor Eugene Miasnikov, from the Institute for Weapons, Energy, and Environmental Research in Moscow, emphasizes that these dangers need more attention because: “science and technology have developed too quickly, and we may not recognize the implications in time.”
HAI TRIEU (Synthesized from ABC)
