UK, US and Australia to develop 'cutting-edge' underwater drone technology

May 30, 2026 · 2:06 PM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 49 views

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The UK, US, and Australia have announced a partnership to develop advanced underwater drone technology aimed at enhancing maritime security. This initiative, part of the Aukus alliance, is expected to be operational by 2027 and will focus on protecting critical subsea cables and pipelines. The collaboration reflects a response to increasing threats to these vital infrastructures from foreign vessels.

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▪Defence ministers from the UK, Australia, and the US announced a joint partnership for underwater drone technology.
▪The new technology aims to defend critical subsea cables and pipelines, with deployment expected by 2027.
▪This initiative is part of the Aukus alliance, which promotes deeper integration of defence technology among the three nations.

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▪ US, UK and Australia to develop underwater drone technology — Bbc

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