Australia to Boost Defence Spending on Drones and Autonomous Systems
Australia is set to increase its defence spending on drones and autonomous systems by an additional $2 billion to $5 billion over the next decade.This move will raise the total investment in uncrewed systems to between $12 billion and $15 billion, according to Defence Minister Richard Marles.The announcement comes ahead of the release of Australia's new Integrated Investment Program (IIP) and the 2026 National Defence Strategy, both scheduled for publication later this week.The increased funding will support the development and acquisition of a range of drone technologies, including large uncrewed systems such as the Ghost Bat and Ghost Shark, as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Apr 2026 23:06 LONDON
