The Civil Guard faces increasing challenges in land, sea, and air surveillance. Its vehicles have accumulated years of service and frequent breakdowns, reducing response capacity against crimes such as drug trafficking or illegal immigration. An equipment upgrade is necessary to maintain operational effectiveness.
Outdated technology hinders tactical development of units 🚔
Current off-road vehicles and rigid-hulled inflatable boats lack modern navigation, communications, and detection systems. Available unmanned aircraft have limited autonomy and payload capacity. Incorporating thermal sensors, compact radars, and hybrid platforms would allow covering more territory with fewer resources, improving coordination between units.
When the patrol car sounds louder than a carnival rattle 🚗💨
Some agents joke that their off-road vehicles are older than a retiree and noisier than a marching band. The last time a maritime vehicle went out on patrol, the engine refused to start until they offered it a coffee. If at least criminals respected classic cars, they might even let them pass as a rolling museum.