The defense ministries of the US, UK, and Australia are developing advanced unmanned underwater vehicles under the AUKUS pact.
New systems could enter service by 2027.
The project falls under AUKUS's "second pillar," covering quantum, underwater, hypersonic, AI, and cybersecurity technologies.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a multi-purpose underwater drone complex.
UK Defense Secretary John Healey emphasized faster access to cutting-edge combat tech and co-production of next-gen sensors and weapons.
AUKUS, established in 2021, aims to bolster security in the Indo-Pacific region.
