Defence Minister Richard Marles and Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy at a Perth press conference on Wednesday, announcing support for a local engineering firm while highlighting Australia’s $10 billion investment in drones and autonomous defence systems.
As part of the AUKUS agreement, Australia’s defence industry is quietly developing underwater drones that could transform naval warfare. But experts warn the AUKUS timeline is moving too slowly – while protesters fear Western Australia could be left with nuclear risks, SBS reports.
