The United States, the United Kingdom and Australia announce a new AUKUS “signature” initiative to develop advanced underwater drone technology, as part of efforts to strengthen the alliance’s maritime pillar. Multiple outlets report the project focuses on unmanned undersea vehicles and related systems and sensors, including capabilities aimed at protecting undersea infrastructure. BBC and ABC describe the technology as supporting protection for undersea cables and improving naval defence, while other reports emphasize a broader subsea security partnership. Bloomberg adds that the announcement also aligns with plans for deeper maritime cooperation, including the deployment of American submarines to Australia next year. Sky News quotes U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in connection with the drone development. Politico and the other reports characterize the step as a demonstration of commitment by the three countries to the AUKUS framework, founded in 2021, and a move to reinvigorate the alliance’s second pillar. The details of specific manufacturers, timelines, and funding levels are not fully described across the provided sources.
AUKUS partners announce underwater drone project to bolster maritime security
The United States, the United Kingdom and Australia announce a new AUKUS “signature” initiative to develop advanced underwater drone technology, as part of efforts to strengthen the alliance’s maritim...
- The U.S., UK and Australia announce a new AUKUS project to develop underwater drone technology.
- The initiative is described as a “signature” effort under the AUKUS agreement’s maritime/subsea pillar.
- The drone systems are aimed at enhancing maritime defence and protecting undersea infrastructure such as cables.
- The partners say they plan to deepen their subsea security relationship, alongside broader naval cooperation.
- U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is cited by at least one outlet in connection with the announcement.
Defence secretaries from the UK, US and Australia have announced a new AUKUS underwater drone programme. UK defence chief, John Healey, said the project would provide “ground-breaking underwater capabilities”. However, the new UK’s underwater drone factory has deep links to the AI war firm, Palantir. AUKUS is a three-nation defence programme between the two settler […] By Joe Glenton
2 months agoThe agreements include investing in the development of systems and weapons for uncrewed undersea vehicles
2 months agoUnmanned undersea vehicles will be developed under the AUKUS defence pact, US secretary of defence Pete Hegseth said.
2 months agoThe technology, developed under the Aukus military pact, is aimed at protecting undersea cables and boosting naval defence.
2 months agoThe US, Australia and United Kingdom have unveiled a new "signature" project to develop cutting edge weapons systems and sensors for underwater drones as they try to reinvigorate the second pillar of the AUKUS agreement.
2 months agoWashington, London and Canberra want to show their commitment to the military alliance founded in 2021.
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