Philippines taps ‘smarter, cheaper’ Australian drones to deter China
The Philippines has received a donation of Australian-made drones to bolster its maritime surveillance capabilities and deter Chinese incursions. The delivery includes various drone types, such as fixed-wing Corvo drones for long-distance payloads and Oceanbotics underwater vehicles for inspection and sonar imaging. This initiative is part of Australia's ongoing support for the modernization of the Philippine coastguard and its maritime domain awareness efforts, following a recent cooperation agreement. AI
