AUKUS Partners Enhance Maritime Security Efforts with Advanced Technology

The United States, United Kingdom, and Australia have announced new initiatives under the second pillar of the AUKUS security pact, including trilateral maritime exercises, engagement with industry, and the development of advanced technologies such as AI and autonomy, cyber, and electronic warfare. The countries also plan to establish an industry forum and a joint radar network for enhancing space domain awareness. The announcements come as the Pentagon awaits action from lawmakers to advance legislation crucial to the implementation of AUKUS.