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Australia, UK, US to Deploy Advanced Underwater Drones Under Defense Pact

The three-nation Aukus alliance announced plans Saturday to jointly develop sophisticated subsea drone capabilities as part of an expanded maritime security framework. The partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States reflects growing focus on undersea operations and freedom of navigation in critical waterways. American submarine deployments to Australian ports will commence next year, marking a significant deepening of military cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. Defense officials emphasized the strategic importance of maintaining open sea lanes and countering emerging threats in vital waters. The subsea drone initiative represents the latest expansion of technology-sharing agreements among the three nations, building on existing defense collaborations.