AUKUS Allies Launch New Undersea Drone Project

Uncrewed Systems and a New AUKUS Security Project

Uncrewed Systems and a New AUKUS Security Project acabral-sanche… Mon, 06/01/2026 - 13:29 SVG In the Media May 30, 2026 BBC Uncrewed Systems and a New AUKUS Security Project Bryan Clark Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Defense Concepts and Technology Bryan Clark In the Media Caption (Screenshot BBC) Toggle Table of Contents Contents Contents Share to Twitter Twitter Share to Facebook Facebook Share to LinkedIn LinkedIn Share to…

AUKUS nations to develop UUV payloads under Pillar II 'signature project'

The three AUKUS nations have launched a new initiative to jointly develop payloads and enabling technologies for uncrewed undersea vehicles, with deliveries expected to begin in 2027, senior defense officials announced over the weekend. This UUV initiative is the first “signature project” under the technology-focused second pillar of the trilateral AUKUS security pact, according to U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Australian Defence Minister…

AUKUS allies launch new undersea drone project

The United States, United Kingdom and Australia have launched a new trilateral “signature project” focused on developing new capabilities for unmanned underwater vehicles. The military pact unveiled the undersea drone effort in a joint statement issued on Saturday. The partner nations will be developing “cutting-edge payloads and enabling systems” to enhance their UUV arsenals, with deliveries expected to begin next year, according to the statem…

Drones to protect undersea cables from Russian sabotage touted in new defense pact — US one of three partners developing new tech to protect $1.8 trillion in daily transactions

The Australian, UK, and U.S. governments just announced a cooperation to develop new technologies to protect underwater cables. The move comes after recent incidents of damages to undersea cables across the world, as well as the Russian Navy's surveying of areas near where undersea cables run.

AUKUS Partners Advance Submarine Program, Launch First Pillar II Signature Project

Secretary of War and Wash100 Award recipient Pete Hegseth, along with Australian and British defense leaders, has announced new milestones for the AUKUS trilateral submarine program. Submarine and maritime priorities will be discussed at the 2026 Navy Summit, hosted by the Potomac Officers Club on Aug. 27. Register now! The post AUKUS Partners Advance Submarine Program, Launch First Pillar II Signature Project first appeared on Executive Gov.

United Kingdom, Australia, and United States to develop underwater drones in new defence pact

There is a huge amount of infrastructure that lies at the bottom of the ocean, be these submerged cables or underwater pipelines, which connect and fuel nations around the world. As more and more realise how important these are becoming, the threat level against them has been elevating, which is why the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States have come together to form a defence pact to create underwater drones to help defend these impo…