Drone incursions at Defence sites ‘deeply concerning’


A sharp rise in drone incursions at sensitive Defence sites across the country has prompted calls for the Albanese government to accelerate the rollout of counter-drone measures.

Defence personnel logged almost 150 sightings of drones operating over or near Defence sites or platforms in 2024-25, the Daily Telegraph reported on Thursday, more than double the year before.

One site, RAAF Base Williamtown near Newcastle, has also experienced around 20 incursions …

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