Australia bets billions on laser beams and interceptor drones in high-stakes race to counter deadly aerial threats Australia significantly increases its defense investment to $7 billion for counter-drone technology. It funds a laser weapon capable of burning through steel to target drones. Interceptor drones are also being developed for aerial combat against threats. The move addresses the unsustainable cost of using expensive missiles on cheap drones. Experts warn no perfect defense exists as drones can exploit weather and technology. At a time when cheap drones are rewriting the rules of modern warfare, Australia is making a massive financial wager on its own survival.…

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