AUKUS partners unveil plan to develop underwater drones
AUKUS partners Australia, the United States, and Britain have announced a plan to develop underwater drones by 2027. This initiative aims to enhance military capabilities and address security threats in the region. The project was unveiled during the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, emphasizing the commitment of the three nations to advance their defense collaboration.
- ▪The AUKUS partners will develop underwater drones as part of their trilateral defense pact.
- ▪Defence Minister Richard Marles stated that all three countries aim to deliver the new technology by 2027.
- ▪The initiative is intended to protect undersea cables and conduct sophisticated surveillance missions.
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AUKUS partners unveil plan to develop underwater drones by 2027By foreign affairs reporter Stephen Dziedzic in SingaporeTopic:Defence and National SecuritySat 30 May 2026 at 9:45pmSat 30 May 2026 at 9:45pmSat 30 May 2026 at 9:45pmRichard Marles (centre), Pete Hegseth (right) and John Healey (left) made the announcement in Singapore. (Reuters: Edgar Su)In short: Australia, the United States and Britain have revealed the three countries will develop underwater drones as part of their trilateral AUKUS defence pact.The new "marquee" project was announced at the US embassy in Singapore, on the sidelines of the IISS Shangri La Dialogue.What's next?Defence Minister Richard Marles said all three countries would move to deliver the new technology from…
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