Australia Stands to Improve Drone Capability as It Eyes Defence Pact With Ukraine

Australia stands to gain from Ukraine’s battlefield-tested drone tech, cyber warfare tactics, and lessons in scaling domestic defence production.
Australia Stands to Improve Drone Capability as It Eyes Defence Pact With Ukraine
The Skyfall SHRIKE FPV drone from Ukraine is displayed in the Ukrainian technology pavilion at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Jan. 7, 2025. PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images
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Australia is in talks with Ukraine to formalise a new security agreement aimed at deepening defence collaboration, particularly in drone technology and intelligence sharing.

The proposed deal follows ongoing support from Australia since Russia’s invasion and could mark a shift towards more structured and operational cooperation.

Naziya Alvi Rahman
Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].