The United States, United Kingdom and Australia announced a joint effort to develop advanced underwater drone technology designed to safeguard critical seabed infrastructure and strengthen military capabilities across multiple regions.
The initiative marks the first major project under AUKUS Pillar Two, which focuses on advanced defense technologies.
The three allies expect the new system to reach operational readiness by next year, BBC reports.
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The program centers on uncrewed undersea vehicles equipped with sophisticated payloads, sensors and weapons systems.
