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New Zealand Eyes Drone Strike Power | Wellington News
New Zealand’s defense force is racing to acquire advanced long-range drones for strike missions and maritime surveillance, with a $100–300 million budget and a March deadline. Philip Solaris of Obsidian Systems argues local firms can rise to the challenge, pointing to two decades of drone innovation—including a specialized “Bob” system that identifies vessel types for surveillance. While drones offer lifesaving potential in disasters, Solaris warns of unintended consequences: like revealing cultural site destruction in Tibet after an earthquake, or unprofessional use in sensitive…
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