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‘Humiliating’: The shocking number of drones breaching ADF bases - Gold Coast Bulletin
Why it matters
Repeated drone breaches of ADF bases reveal critical gaps in air-defence awareness and perimeter security, directly undermining Australia's Maritime Defence pillar and Industrial Base resilience. The vulnerability exposes Australia's inability to deny airspace above sensitive military installations, a foundational requirement for deterrence and force protection in the Indo-Pacific.
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