Air Force to test $30m in anti-drone tech at NT base


An AI-infused intrusion detection system capable of searching out hostile drone threats will be deployed at an airbase in the top end as part of an $30 million trial being conducted by the Royal Australian Air Force.

The counter-intrusion and counter-unmanned aerial systems (UAS) will put Australia on a similar footing to AUKUS partner the United Kingdom, which is also exploring the tech at its defence bases.

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