This podcast from Transport Security International Magazine examines the increasing use of unmanned systems, big data, and artificial intelligence in coastal surveillance. The podcast explores how unmanned aerial and maritime vehicles can improve the coverage and efficiency of border patrols, reducing the burden on human personnel. The authors highlight the role of sophisticated radar systems that can be integrated with unmanned platforms to gather and analyse data, providing more comprehensive situational awareness. The podcast also emphasizes the growing significance of big data and artificial intelligence in analysing vast amounts of data, identifying patterns, and automatically detecting potential threats.