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Government pours $30m into counter-drone technology in wake of Iran war

The Australian government signs two contracts to develop counter-drone technology, including a laser that can track an object the size of a 10-cent coin travelling at more than 100 km/h.

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ABC AustraliaApr 21, 2026, 6:25 AM

Government pours $30m into counter-drone technology in wake of Iran war

The Australian government signs two contracts to develop counter-drone technology, including a laser that can track an object the size of a 10-cent coin travelling at more than 100 km/h.

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