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Jan 2024
11m 34s

Eagle Force to defend us from drones

THE AUSTRALIAN
About this episode

As Defence scrambles to develop counter-drone warfare systems, officials seriously consider conscripting birds of prey for combat duty.

Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app.

This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.

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