New Zealand plans to purchase long-range one-way strike drones with a preference for local suppliers, Defence Minister Chris Penk said on Wednesday, as it looks to boost local manufacturers and bolster defence capability.
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The government also plans to begin research on unarmed long-range uncrewed aircraft for maritime surveillance, with New Zealand businesses encouraged to respond to both requests. One-way strike drones are human-operated systems that deliver an explosive to a target without returning to their launch point, offering a lower-cost alternative to missiles.
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