Introduction
The merger of newly developed technologies in the defense sector with the civilian sphere is becoming increasingly vital in a competitive global landscape. Technologies such as drones, artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous systems, and sensors, which are currently employed for security and defense purposes, primarily serve militaristic objectives due to their expensive and heavily funded research and development. Nonetheless, there are significant opportunities for advancing civilian applications. Drone technology, initially developed for military reconnaissance and intelligence gathering, has increasingly found applications in agricultural operations, particularly in precision spraying, fertilization, and crop assessment. Likewise, AI software systems and driverless robotic vehicles are now used for operational efficiencies on the battlefield and are also enhancing productivity in civilian sectors. The wide range of applications that “dual-use” technologies provide is a key area for potential exploration.
