Australia to purchase U.S.-made 'killer drones'

Adoption of armed drones by Canberra has been slow, expert says

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A Switchblade drone strikes a target at sea. (Australian Department of Defence)

SHAUN TURTON, Nikkei staff writer

SYDNEY -- Australia will equip troops with U.S.-made Switchblade 300 drones, the government announced on Monday, amid a broader effort to increase unmanned military aerial systems.

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