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Aaron Bunch

INSANE: Skies the limit for aussie hydrogen powered space drone | Vintage Vibes

Matt Hill and Dr Michael Smart (right) have developed a hypersonic aircraft with zero emissions. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Locally-manufactured military and space drones that would enable Australia's defence force and its allies to fly faster and further are a step closer under a new international funding deal.

Brisbane-based startup Hypersonix Launch Systems is developing reusable unmanned aircraft capable of reaching speeds faster than most military jets, with NASA and the Pentagon backing upcoming test flights.

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