US Drone Makers Target Asia Amid Unmanned Warfare Shift at Singapore Airshow

• US drone manufacturers are focusing on the Asian market as the Singapore Airshow emphasizes unmanned warfare, driven by drone effectiveness in the Ukraine conflict.
• The shift has led to significant Silicon Valley investment in unmanned systems and military AI, boosting valuations of companies like Anduril Industries and Shield AI.
• US firms, including Anduril, Shield AI, Neros Technologies, and AeroVironment, are promoting their combat-tested products to militaries in Taiwan, the Philippines, Singapore, Australia, South Korea, and Japan.
• Demand is high for drones resilient to electronic jamming, with Shield AI's V-BAT reconnaissance drone, operational in Ukraine, being a key offering.
• Anduril and Neros are expanding their presence in Asia, with Anduril opening offices and Neros planning factories to produce expendable drones for regional defense.