AUKUS Partners Announce Changes To Submarine Agreement, Launch Joint Development For Underwater Drone Payloads

Naval News – The three AUKUS partners Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States have published a new statement on the side of the Shangi La-Dialogue in Singapore. The declaration notably changes the acquisition of Virginia-class nuclear powered submarines by Australia under the AUKUS Pillar I “Optimal Pathway”. Also part of this agreement is the intention to collaborate on developing payloads for uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUV) under AUKUS Pillar II.