Department of Defence looking for search and rescue drones that can be adapted to 'strike' targets

A tender-related process initiated by the Department of Defence is calling for submissions from manufacturers of unmanned aircraft system platforms. File picture: AP/Efrem Lukatsky

The Department of Defence is looking for drones for search and rescue that can be adapted to “strike” targets.

This strike capability could include an ability to fire air-to-surface laser-guided micro missiles that are being developed for the size of drone being considered.