Labor to rethink Coalition’s ‘bewildering’ decision to scrap armed drones if it wins election

Shadow defence minister Brendan O'Connor says cancellation of $1.3bn SkyGuardian program demands explanation

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Labor will consider reinstating a $1.3bn program for Australia to acquire armed drones if it wins the election, vowing to review the Coalition's bewildering" decision to scrap it as a matter of urgency".

The shadow defence minister, Brendan O'Connor, said he was concerned there was a very significant capability gap in the immediate future", and he would seek detailed advice after the election.

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