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The Government says drones are the way of the future for our military.
As part of a $1.58 billion investment in maritime security ahead of the Budget, the Government will invest in two different types of unmanned aerial aircraft for collecting intelligence.
It says there are manufacturers and suppliers of the technology here already.
Defence Minister Chris Penk says it's important to invest in the best technology.
"I'm really pleased that we've managed to find some creative ways to do things a bit differently in defence, as well as the dollar figures involved."
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