Australia to spend billions on drones as warfare changes

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 post Australia to spend billions on drones as warfare changes appeared first on Digital Journal.