US, UK and Australia to develop underwater drone technology
US, UK and Australia to develop underwater drone technology
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Publish Date: 2026-06-01 00:00:00
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The United States (US), the United Kingdom, and Australia will
develop underwater drone technology within the AUKUS military
alliance to protect submarine cables and strengthen defense,
AzerNEWS reports.
The defense ministers of the mentioned countries announced this
at a security summit held in Singapore.
It was reported that the unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV)
technology is expected to be ready by next year. Although the total
cost of the project was not disclosed, UK Defense Secretary John
Healey stated that his country would contribute £150 million (USD
201 million).
The joint statement emphasized that, under the new project,
advanced payloads and capability systems will be developed for UUVs
capable of protecting seabed infrastructure, carrying out strikes,
surveillance, reconnaissance, and logistics operations.
Healey also noted that sensors and weapon systems for UUVs will
be created.
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