Australia Commits $10 Billion into Drone Defence Systems Ahead of Olympics

‘When it comes to drones, the cycle of adaptation and counter-adaptation is around three to six months,’ Minister Pat Conroy said.

DJI Matrice 300 reconnaissance drones, purchased under the Army of Drones program, are seen during test flights before being deployed to the front line in the Kyiv region of Ukraine on Aug. 2, 2022. Sergei Supinsky/AFP via Getty Images

Australia will invest $10 billion in drones, counter-drone systems and autonomous technology under its Defence’s Integrated Investment Program, revealed Minister Pat Conroy in Brisbane on Aug. 19.

He said the technology would be ready for deployment by the time the city hosts the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games.