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Australia to spend up to Au$5 billion on drones

Defence Minister Richard Marles says the extra funding responds to changing warfare dynamics seen in the Middle East.

Published Apr 13, 2026, 10:01 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Australia will boost spending on drones by up to Au$5 billion ($3.6 billion), Defence Minister Richard Marles said Tuesday. The increase is intended to respond to shifts in warfare observed in the Middle East.