Though Hill did not provide details, Australia is apparently seeking to manufacture the drones itself under license from their Israeli developer.

According to foreign reports, the Hunter drones have already logged some 3,000 flight hours. They are used for intelligence-gathering missions and are also armed and used for offensive missions.

The Pentagon recently announced it was budgeting another $33 million to the Hunter's American contractor, Northrop Grumman, in order to develop additional unmanned aircraft.

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