Sydney, April 14, 2026 (AFP) - Australia to spend billions on drones as warfare changes

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Australia will boost spending on drones by up to Au$5 billion ($3.6 billion) in response to shifts in warfare seen in the Middle East, Defence Minister Richard Marles said Tuesday. Australia's vast coastline and small population have spurred a focus on developing large autonomous submarines and fighter jets, dubbed the Ghost Shark and Ghost Bat. The use of cheaper drones mass produced by Iran in the Middle East and Ukraine conflicts has prompted......

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