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Monash expert: Australia joins drone effort in Ukraine

Monash University < 1 mins read

Following news that Australia has signed an agreement to join the international 'drone coalition' to support the Ukrainian effort against Russian forces, a Monash University expert is available for comment.

Hoam Chung, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Monash Robotics Centre
Contact details: +61 408 508 454 or Hoam.Chung@monash.edu 

  • Military drones versus civil drones: What’s the difference?

  • The current state of drone technology

  • Could drones make fighter jets obsolete?

  • Important technology for future military drone systems 

For any other topics on which you may be seeking expert comment, contact the Monash University Media Unit on +61 3 9903 4840 or media@monash.edu 

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