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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US, UK and Australia to develop underwater drones through AUKUS pact
The United States, the United Kingdom and Australia are set to develop underwater drones through their AUKUS defence pact, according to the supplied report. The initiative points to a new trilateral military technology effort involving the three partners. It is being framed as part of their wider security cooperation.The report says the plan is linked to AUKUS, the defence partnership between the three countries. No further technical details were provided in the supplied material about the type of drones, the timetable or where the work will be carried out. The announcement nevertheless indicates that undersea systems are becoming a more... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 May 2026 15:30 LONDON
