Rnz.Co.Nz NZDF Issues Tender for Drone Swarms for Research and Experimentation
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- •NZDF seeks drones for research, not operational use.
- •Global drone swarm market projected to quadruple soon.
- •Drones will support testing and experimentation activities.
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has issued a tender for a limited quantity of uncrewed aerial systems (drones) that can be coordinated by a single operator. This initiative is part of a broader trend, as global demand for drone swarms is expected to quadruple from over $1.5 billion last year, driven by their use in surveillance and combat in regions like Ukraine and Gaza. The NZDF's tender specifies that the drones will support Defence Science & Technology research, testing, and experimentation, and are not intended for operational use or large-scale deployment. The move aligns with New Zealand's goal to achieve interoperability with Australia in defense capabilities within the next decade. The tender reflects a growing interest in AI-powered swarm control systems that allow one operator to manage multiple drones simultaneously.
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