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rte.iepolitics10 days ago
UK Defence Secretary Resigns Hours Before Scheduled Naval Base Visit
Britain's defence secretary stepped down on the day of a planned joint visit to a naval base in Portsmouth with Australia's defence minister. Officials said the change will not affect the Aukus submarine partnership.
ukdefencejournal.org.ukworld15 days ago
Australia to Buy Secondhand U.S. Submarines Under Aukus Pact
The Australian government announced it will purchase secondhand Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines from the United States instead of a mix of old and new vessels. The Greens party renewed calls to cancel the Aukus agreement, warning the purchase could draw Australia into a…
insurancejournal.compolitics19 days ago
Australia Admits Longstanding Preference for Used Virginia-Class Subs, Reworks AUKUS Deal with US
Defence secretary Meghan Quinn told Senate estimates that Australia always preferred three second-hand nuclear-powered submarines. The Coalition questioned whether the original AUKUS plan was imposed on the Albanese government.
manilatimes.netpolitics21 days ago
AUKUS Allies to Deploy Advanced Undersea Drones as Part of Expanded Defense Pact
Defence Secretary John Healey said the AUKUS alliance will supply advanced sensors and weapons systems for unmanned drones to protect submarine cables and pipelines. The announcement follows months of British monitoring of Russian submarine activity near critical infrastructure.
The Guardianpolitics22 days ago
U.S., Australia, Britain Launch First AUKUS Project on Uncrewed Undersea Vehicles
Defense ministers from the three nations unveiled the project on May 31, 2026, at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. The effort focuses on advanced payloads for uncrewed undersea vehicles to support maritime operations.
theyeshivaworld.comfinance23 days ago
U.S., Britain and Australia Announce Plans for Joint Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Deliveries Starting in 2027
The three nations announced joint development of advanced UUVs under AUKUS Pillar Two. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027.
ukdefencejournal.org.ukpolitics23 days ago
US, UK and Australia to Jointly Develop Underwater Drones Under AUKUS Pact
The three nations issued a joint statement outlining a new Pillar Two initiative to develop uncrewed undersea vehicles. Officials said the effort will deliver advanced sensors and weapons systems to their forces next year.
Breaking Defenseworld40 days ago
Australia Announces A$62.6 Billion Defense Budget for 2026-2027
The Australian government released its fiscal 2026-2027 budget allocating A$62.6 billion ($45.2 billion USD) to defense, a 6 percent increase from the previous year. The spending equals 2.02 percent of GDP with a target of 3 percent by 2033. The budget includes higher funding and…
The Guardiantechnology41 days ago
Australian Submarine Agency Budget Rises to $512 Million
The Australian Submarine Agency will receive $512 million in resourcing next financial year, up from $385 million, with staffing increasing from 883 to 1,209 positions. This year's budget has lifted the agency's four-year forecast to more than $2.13 billion, a $431 million increa…
theconversation.compolitics50 days ago
Former Official Recommends Australia Explore Leasing Submarines from Japan as AUKUS Backup
A former senior Australian defense official suggested leasing submarines from Japan as a contingency for potential issues with the AUKUS pact. This comes ahead of a meeting between the Australian and Japanese prime ministers focused on economic security and regional stability. Th…