AUKUS Reveals Project to Develop Underwater Drones by 2027

The United States also said it wants to move 'as quickly as possible' to enhance combined submarine presence in the Pacific region.

AUKUS Reveals Project to Develop Underwater Drones by 2027

TL;DR

  • US, Australia, and UK to co-develop unmanned underwater drones by 2027.
  • The project aims to create adaptable multi-mission payloads for undersea operations.
  • This initiative is part of the AUKUS defense pact, established in 2021.
  • AUKUS's goal is to counter China's growing power in the Indo-Pacific region.