Diploma in Validation of Anti-UAS Systems
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in the validation of anti-UAS systems, structured in 8 modules covering drone detection technologies, identification and tracking, mitigation regulation, validation methodology and test campaigns, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Validation of Anti-UAS Systems — studying from Singapore
Singapore maintains a comprehensive defence sector through the Ministry of Defence and the Defence Science and Technology Agency, which develops military technologies and manages procurement. Engineering work covers land systems, ammunition, command and control, and simulation. Industry partners include ST Engineering, which supplies defence and security systems globally. Engineers here work within strict security and export control frameworks, often combining systems integration with reliability and safety engineering.
Fees for Singapore: S$1,840 (Singapore dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Singapore
Typical roles
Questions from Singapore
How does defence engineering work in Singapore, and which bodies oversee it?
Singapore's defence engineering is largely centred on the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and DSTA, the defence procurement and development agency, along with the Singapore Armed Forces. Engineers may register with the Professional Engineers Board (PEB). SEIUM's qualifications are private, not state degrees, and not accredited by any national body, so recognition for defence roles depends on the employer or relevant authority.
Who employs defence and land systems engineers in Singapore?
Main employers include MINDEF, DSTA, the SAF, and defence industry companies including ST Engineering. Access to many roles requires security clearance and citizenship or residency rules, so check eligibility early. Employers focus on proven competence and clearance status. Your final project can illustrate technical capability, but it does not replace these requirements.
Is the course manageable alongside a job, and can employers fund it?
The programme is fully online and taught in English, with an assigned technical tutor. Plan for a heavy workload: 1,900 hours for a master's, 800 for a postgraduate diploma, or 300 for a specialist course. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, which is common in defence-linked organisations, though approval is up to them.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Describe the regulatory framework for unmanned aircraft.
Compare drone detection technologies.
Implement identification and tracking functions.
Analyse the legal restrictions on mitigation measures.
Define validation metrics and scenarios.
Plan safe, coordinated test campaigns.
Assess the impact on privacy and fundamental rights.
Who it's for
- Anti-UAS systems engineers looking to master the validation of counter-drone systems.
- Detection test specialists who design and run field trials.
- Airport security analysts dealing with drone incursions.
- Radar engineers moving into counter-drone applications.
- Infrastructure protection consultants advising on drone threats.
- Event security managers responsible for protecting public venues.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the defence sector.
What you'll work with
- Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947 (rules and procedures for the operation of unmanned aircraft)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 (unmanned aircraft systems and third-country operators)
- Royal Decree 517/2024 (Spanish legal framework for civil drone operations)
- ASTM F3411 (remote ID and tracking of unmanned aircraft)
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation)
- Law 11/2022 (Spanish General Telecommunications Law)
- Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/664 (U-space regulatory framework)
- MATLAB Radar Toolbox
- GNU Radio
- Python with OpenCV
- QGIS
- Wireshark
8 modules
1.1Classification of unmanned aircraft1.2Open, specific and certified categories1.3Incidents at airports and events1.4Protection of critical infrastructure1.5U-space airspace1.6Remote identification of drones1.7Geographical zones and restrictions1.8Stakeholders and competences in Spain1.9Anti-UAS systems: general functions1.10Case study: analysis of an airport incident
2.1Low-altitude, small-RCS radar2.2Radio-frequency detection2.3Electro-optical and infrared sensors2.4Acoustic detection2.5Sensor fusion2.6Discrimination between birds and drones2.7Coverage and blind spots2.8False alarms and their management2.9Modular sensor architectures2.10Lab: spectrum analysis of a drone link
3.1Multi-target tracking3.2Classification with machine learning3.3Reading remote identification3.4Correlation with flight plans3.5Command and control interface3.6Shared situational awareness3.7Event logging and traceability3.8Alert management3.9Integration with control centres3.10Practical: tracking algorithm in Python
4.1Non-kinetic mitigation: overview4.2Legal restrictions on RF disruption4.3Effects on radio-navigation services4.4Risk to third parties on the ground4.5Authorisation and response protocols4.6Cooperative mitigation and geofencing4.7Safe recovery of the aircraft4.8Proportionality in the use of means4.9Evidence and chain of custody4.10Case study: response protocol at a stadium
5.1Performance requirements5.2Standardised test scenarios5.3Metrics: probability of detection and range5.4System reaction time5.5False alarm rate5.6Testing in urban environments5.7Testing in rural and coastal environments5.8Representativeness of test drones5.9Statistical analysis of results5.10Workshop: designing a test matrix
6.1Coordination with the aviation authority6.2Radio spectrum coordination6.3Operational safety of the test6.4Instrumentation and position reference6.5Pilots and flight profiles6.6Weather conditions6.7Data and video recording6.8Evaluation of the operator interface6.9Campaign report6.10Case study: test plan at an airport
7.1Privacy of data captured by sensors7.2Protection of the pilot's data7.3Proportionate use in public spaces7.4Impact on civil aviation7.5Public communication and transparency7.6Liability for damage7.7Export control of systems7.8Training of operator personnel7.9Fundamental rights impact assessment7.10Practical: data protection impact assessment
8.1Reference protected facility8.2Operational requirements8.3Proposed sensor architecture8.4Validation plan8.5Scenarios and metrics8.6Legal and privacy analysis8.7Expected results and risks8.8Conclusions8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with your tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme is compatible with full-time work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulations and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB Radar Toolbox, GNU Radio, Python with OpenCV, QGIS and Wireshark, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied on real procedures from detection campaigns with reference drones, false alarm measurement in urban environments and evaluation of operator interfaces. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.
Standards covered: Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947, Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945, Royal Decree 517/2024, ASTM F3411, Regulation (EU) 2016/679, Law 11/2022, Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/664.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with MATLAB Radar Toolbox, GNU Radio, Python with OpenCV, QGIS and Wireshark, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the programme software, and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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