Published on
30/05/2026 - 16:06 GMT+2
Defence ministers from the UK, Australia and the US on Saturday announced a joint partnership to develop and deploy "cutting-edge" underwater drone technologies as part of a push to boost maritime security.
The announcement, which came during a security conference in Singapore, is part of a trilateral military alliance between the nations known as Aukus. The alliance began in 2021 and is intended to offer deeper integration of defence-related technology and science as well as increased information sharing.
"This is what modern defence looks like," UK defence secretary John Healey said. "We are announcing ground-breaking underwater capabilities that will keep Britain safe, backing British businesses that are driving growth, and standing shoulder to shoulder with our closest allies".
