AUKUS partners announce underwater drone weapons project for 2027
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Summary
The US, Australia, and the United Kingdom announced a new "signature" AUKUS project to develop advanced weapons systems and sensors for underwater drones by 2027. The announcement was made by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Defence Minister Richard Marles, and UK Defence Secretary John Healey at the US embassy in Singapore during the Shangri-La Dialogue. This initiative aims to reinvigorate the second pillar of the AUKUS agreement, focusing on cutting-edge defense technology collaboration.
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The new 'marquee' project was unveiled by US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, Defence Minister Richard Marles and UK Defence Secretary John Healey at the US embassy in Singapore
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