Australia Invests $400 Million Into Next-Generation Military Combat Aircraft

Published on February 11, 2024

Australia will inject $399 million (US$260 million) into the development of next-generation drones in a bid to boost the country’s military aerospace capabilities. Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy on Feb. 9 announced extra funding for the autonomous Ghost Bat programme, which would secure more than 350 jobs across the nation and support the local defence industry. This is built on a preview investment of $600 million on the top secret drone project with eight aircrafts for prototype testing, bringing the total spend to almost $1 billion. The Ghost Bat is the first military aircraft to be designed, engineered, and manufactured in Australia in more than 50 years, Mr. Conroy said....

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