defence
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Taking Down Drones With A $38,000 Stinger Missile Feels Like Overkill
Last week, an amateur drone pilot landed his DJI quadcopter on the deck of Britain’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier. The incident was accidental, but highlights the irony of how difficult it is to neutralise threats from smaller aircraft like drones that are slowly filling the skies. But perhaps modifying a missile that can…
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Australia Just Staged A Massive Counter Terrorism Exercise
Dubbed ‘Hermes Castle’, the multi-agency operation involved 450 police, emergency service and Defence personnel. The exercise is part of an ongoing commitment to testing and refining counter terrorism arrangements.
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Australia, Japan Collaborating On Stealth Submarines
A deal has been reached between Australia and Japan to collaborate on stealth submarine technology, which could mean Australia’s existing Collins-class subs are replaced towards the end of the next decade with a faster, quieter and more efficient variant.