WA Police Force’s new Drone as First Responder program, initially operating across Baldivis, Kwinana and Rockingham, will see dedicated docking stations play host to remotely piloted drones to “provide officers with real-time intelligence before they arrive at a scene”.
The new legislation is designed to protect Defence bases, personnel and critical assets, as well as to accelerate the development of capability Defence needs to keep Australians safe.
The latest Military International Drone Racing Tournament event moved beyond conventional racing, with teams competing in a tactical event incorporating an intercept, bomb drop and assault course.
Toll Uncrewed Systems head Wayne Condon confirmed the arrival of the aircraft in September under a key milestone for the company and partner Shield AI.
Under the MoU, Skyryse’s SkyOS will become the preferred aircraft operating system and flight control logic provider to BAE Systems Australia on joint projects.
The facility is expected to further expand the company’s Australian research and development footprint and reinforce its commitment to South Australia’s rapidly growing defence and technology sector.