57484 (2025). Hon Rachel Brooking to the Minister of Defence

57484 (2025). Hon Rachel Brooking to the Minister of Defence: How does the countering of nefarious Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) assure maximum economic benefit from emerging technologies, if at all?

Hon Judith Collins: Nefarious Unmanned Aerial Systems can be difficult to defeat, especially as newer and more accessible technology is integrated into these systems. Countering the UAS threat to economic activity – such as airports, power grids, and communications infrastructure – leverages advanced and emerging technology, and developing capability in this area presents an economic opportunity for New Zealand to meet the growing international demand.