Swarms of affordable drones outpace expensive Western air defences

Inexpensive drones are overwhelming conventional air defence systems and reshaping military spending, with Ukraine paying 500 small suppliers to build them fast.

Why it mattersNations without drone capacity face a growing military disadvantage, reshaping which countries can defend themselves and how conflicts unfold.

AustraliaAustralia may need to rethink its defence procurement and drone strategy if cheap drone warfare becomes the new standard for regional conflicts.

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