# Drone security breaches in Newcastle

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/drone-security-breaches-in-newcastle
> Updated: 2026-09-01T22:30:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

NSW Police confirmed multiple incidents of illegal drone activity occurring throughout July and August at Newcastle Airport and the Williamtown RAAF base. Local officers initially responded to reports of unauthorised Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) activity before the investigation was expanded.

NSW Police are collaborating with the Australian Defence Force and other partner agencies to identify the drones and their pilots. As of August 20, no arrests or charges have been made in connection with these security breaches.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-01: Newcastle beaches to implement drone surveillance this spring

Drones are scheduled to be deployed over Newcastle beaches this spring to monitor swimmers.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/newcastle-beaches-to-implement-drone-surveillance-this-spring

### 2026-08-19: Williamtown RAAF base and Newcastle Airport hit by drone breaches

NSW Police and the Australian Defence Force are investigating multiple illegal drone breaches at Newcastle Airport and the Williamtown RAAF base reported during July and August.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/williamtown-raaf-base-and-newcastle-airport-hit-by-drone-breaches

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