Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:04am on 03 Nov 2025,Monday Tech Today
America is deploying artificial intelligence to combat maritime drug trafficking, conducting 16 airstrikes on drug vessels since September, killing 64 suspected smugglers. Windward's maritime AI models, including "Early Detection" and "Smuggling Risk," identify high-risk vessels from thousands entering US waters. On August 11, AI narrowed 5,488 vessels to just 98 suspicious ones. MQ-9 Reaper drones, equipped with AI-assisted target tracking systems, execute strikes carrying cocaine and fentanyl shipments. The first strike on September 1 targeted a Venezuelan vessel linked to Tren de Aragua criminal organization. US Coast Guard's Force Design 2028 plans expanded AI integration for enhanced surveillance, decision-making, and workforce management, creating robust sensor networks processing real-time maritime data.
