BDF to develop drones

BDF members
BDF members

The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) is reported to be currently undertaking research on the development of drones.

Delivering submissions during committee on communications, works, transport and technology sitting in Parliament yesterday, the Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Defence, Justice and Security, Botlhale Makgekgenene said the move was one of her office’s recent welcome developments.

She said the BDF is carrying out the research development of drones in collaboration with Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST). Makgekgenene further stated that other recent development undertaken by the force was the development of cyber security unit to ensure availability and interaction of the cyber security framework.

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