Australia news live: Aukus nations to develop uncrewed vehicles to protect undersea cables; Hanson says she could be PM
Summary
The United States, Australia, and Britain are working together to create advanced technology for unmanned underwater vehicles to help protect important undersea cables. This collaboration is part of the Aukus security partnership aimed at strengthening military presence in the Indo-Pacific region.Key Facts
- The Aukus partnership includes the US, Australia, and Britain.
- They are developing advanced unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) with special equipment.
- This project is called Aukus Pillar 2, focusing on new military technology beyond submarines.
- Aukus Pillar 1 is about Australia getting nuclear-powered submarines with conventional weapons.
- The effort aims to maintain a strong defense and keep the Indo-Pacific region free and open.
- China opposes the Aukus agreement.
- Discussions about protecting underwater infrastructure, like cables on the seabed, are a main topic at a defense meeting in Singapore.
- British Defence Secretary John Healey highlighted the use of advanced sensors and weapons on these underwater vehicles.
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