3D printer and anti-drone systems: Australia announces new military aid package for Ukraine

By: Myroslav Trinko | 25.10.2023, 11:35
3D printer and anti-drone systems: Australia announces new military aid package for Ukraine

The Australian government has announced a new military aid package for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Here's What We Know

The information was shared by The West Australian. The new aid package is designed for 20 million dollars. It includes a 3D printer for the creation of metal spare parts for military equipment.

In addition, Ukraine will receive equipment for demining the territory, portable X-ray machines, as well as systems to combat drones. All the equipment is manufactured by Australian companies DroneShield, Micro-X, Minelab and SPEE3D.

Incidentally, Australia has also confirmed that it has sent an E-7A Wedgetail reconnaissance aircraft to Germany. It will monitor the security of arms and humanitarian aid deliveries to Ukraine.

Source: The West Australian

Image: AFP, by Roger Brennan