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New Delhi ( Vivek Ojha ) : <\/strong>In the latest expansion of the AUKUS defence partnership as the three allies deepen cooperation on next-generation military technologies, the United States, Britain and Australia have unveiled plans to jointly develop and deploy advanced unmanned undersea vehicles (UUVs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Announcing the initiative on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Saturday, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the programme would strengthen the allies\u2019 ability to conduct surveillance, reconnaissance and strike operations beneath the sea surface. Deliveries of the autonomous systems are expected to begin in 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Pillar Two\u201d framework : <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project falls under AUKUS\u2019s so-called \u201cPillar Two\u201d framework, which focuses on advanced military technologies ranging from artificial intelligence and cyber capabilities to quantum computing, hypersonics and undersea systems. While much public attention has centred on AUKUS\u2019s nuclear-powered submarine plans, the latest initiative signals a growing emphasis on autonomous and unmanned platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a joint statement, the three countries said the programme would enhance their capabilities in anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface operations, mine countermeasures, electronic warfare and manoeuvres in contested coastal environments.\u201dThe signature project will deliver a suite of highly adaptable multi-mission UUV payloads designed to support undersea operations and maintain our collective advantage in the maritime domain,\u201d Hegseth said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Formed by the three countries in 2021, AUKUS is part of their efforts to push back against China\u2019s growing power in the Indo-Pacific region. China has called the AUKUS pact dangerous and warned it could spur a regional arms race.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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