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US, UK, Australia to develop underwater drone tech under AUKUS pact
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US, UK, Australia to develop underwater drone tech under AUKUS pact

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The United States, United Kingdom, and Australia are collaborating to develop underwater drone technology under the AUKUS security pact.
  • The initiative aims to protect undersea cables and enhance joint defense capabilities, with the technology expected by next year.
  • The UK has committed £150 million (approximately $190 million USD) to the project, though the total cost has not been disclosed.

The United States, United Kingdom, and Australia are pooling resources to create advanced underwater drone technology, a key initiative under the trilateral security pact known as AUKUS. This collaboration is primarily aimed at safeguarding vital undersea communication cables and bolstering the collective defense capabilities of the three nations.

The project focuses on developing unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), with the technology anticipated to be operational by next year. While the full financial scope of the project remains undisclosed, the UK has announced a significant contribution of £150 million (around $190 million USD). This investment underscores the strategic importance placed on underwater domain awareness and defense.

The technology of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV) is expected to be ready by next year.

— Utusan MalaysiaReporting on the timeline for the AUKUS underwater drone technology development.

This development is part of a broader effort by AUKUS partners to enhance their technological edge and interoperability in critical defense areas. The focus on underwater capabilities reflects growing concerns about the security of undersea infrastructure, which is essential for global communication and economic activity.

The UK will contribute £150 million (RM800...)

— John Healey, UK Secretary of State for DefenceAnnouncing the UK's financial commitment to the AUKUS underwater drone project.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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