The “DroneGun MKIII” device can make enemy drones fly back to their operator or land on the spot. It's also able to shut down any live video the aircraft is shooting.
The close air support exercise, led by RAAF’s 4 Squadron, was conducted in locations around the Hunter Region and RAAF Base Williamtown in NSW.
It comes after the RAN in September placed a second order for 12 MH-60R Seahawk/Romeo helicopters in a deal tipped to be worth over $2.5 billion.
Defence said on Friday that 400 ADF personnel have deployed to Victoria to provide support, including sandbagging, transport for isolated families, water diversion and the construction of levees in flood-affected areas.
DC Roberts Aircraft’s improvement comes because the generators no longer need to be sent for repair under Airbus’ global H135 repair program.
The UK Times reported that ex-RAF personnel were being paid $430,000 (AUD) a year to help China, before new reports suggested RAAF pilots were involved, too.