New-generation drone prototypes to take part in strategic capabilities accelerator challenge

Published on January 30, 2024


Aerial drones developed by Australian companies will be showcased as part of an Albanese Government initiative aimed at supporting innovation and delivering capabilities for the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

A total of 11 companies have signed contracts to provide a prototype of a drone, known as an uncrewed aerial system (UAS), for demonstration in April along with a production plan detailing how they would rapidly deliver their drones at scale for potential use by Defence and the Commonwealth.

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