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Nick Wilson

Eye-watering drone spend dismissed as 'window-dressing'

Defence Minister Richard Marles says recent conflicts show the need for drones in modern warfare. (Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia's multi-billion dollar investment in drones will not be enough to incorporate lessons learned in foreign conflicts, an expert says.

The federal government will spend an extra $2 to $5 billion on upgrading the Australian Defence Force's autonomous capabilities over the next decade.

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