UK, US and Australia announce underwater drone plan to protect subsea cables
Defence ministers from the UK, the US and Australia have announced a joint plan to develop and deploy underwater drone technology aimed at protecting critical subsea cables and pipelines. The announcement was made at a security conference in Singapore and forms part of the AUKUS defence partnership. The technology is expected to be ready by 2027, according to the statement.UK defence secretary John Healey said the move represented "modern defence" and said the new capabilities would help keep Britain safe while supporting British businesses. The three countries said the work would focus on maritime security and on defending infrastructure that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 May 2026 17:00 LONDON
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