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AUKUS partners sign agreement on underwater drones, speed up sub plan

1 source · first reported 22d ago

AUKUS partners sign agreement on underwater drones, Australia to forgo new Virginia-class submarine purchase and acquire ex-US Navy boat instead.

Why it matters

This agreement highlights the AUKUS partnership's focus on modernizing Australia's submarine capabilities and leveraging underwater drones for enhanced maritime operations.

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