Australia Inks Military Deal with UK, Joins Drone Coalition to Support Ukraine

Published on March 21, 2024

Australia has agreed to join the “drone coalition” led by the United Kingdom and Latvia to support Ukraine in the war against Russia’s invasion. This comes as Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles and his UK counterpart Grant Shapps signed a military pact on March 21, making it easier for the defence force of each country to access the other’s territories. During a press conference after the agreement signing, Mr. Shapps emphasised the importance of drones in the Ukraine war. “Drones are a new factor in that war that two years ago played a very small part and now are playing an increasingly significant, increasingly sophisticated part,” he said....

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