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Defence invests $1.3 billion in SEA129 Ph.5 UAS program

August 9, 2020
Gregor Ferguson
EX2 Features

Defence is investing up to $1.3 billion in its Maritime Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) development program, Project SEA 129 Ph.5, to enhance Australia’s maritime situational awareness. The Maritime UAS Continuous Development program will ensure Defence maintains leading-edge maritime surveillance capabilities.…

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