Pio Tikoduadua

Fiji's Minister for Defence and Veterans Affairs

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Office: Minister for Home Affairs

Born: September 12, 1966

Education: University of New South Wales

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Australia to provide Fiji with solar-powered maritime surveillance drones

New Capabilities

Said the New Zealand-led drone patrol exposed suspicious illegal fishing

Australia will give Fiji Bluebottle surveillance boats as permanent Fijian assets, with the first expected in early 2027. The 7.5-metre craft run on solar, wind and wave power, can stay at sea for up to six months, and carry radar, sonar and cameras.

Updated Oct 25