Australia acquires US-made Switchblade 300 drones for defense through deterrence by November.

Australia's Defence Force will acquire the US-made Switchblade 300 drones, a precision loitering munition used by Ukrainian forces, as part of the push for defense through deterrence. The drones will enter service by November, providing a new lethal capability for the country's elite soldiers. The Albanese government has not disclosed the cost or the exact number of drones to be acquired for strategic reasons.

July 07, 2024
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