AUKUS

Apr- 2025 -

11 April

Air

UK, US Complete Major Hypersonic Propulsion Test for Future Missile

The UK and the US have concluded a hypersonic propulsion test campaign, advancing the development of a cutting-edge cruise missile.

8 April

Sea

Surveyor-class Uncrewed Surface Vehicle equipped with BlueSentry sonar payload.

Giulia Bernacchi

Thales Australia, Saildrone Integrate Sonar Payload Into Uncrewed Vehicle

Thales Australia has integrated its BlueSentry thin-line towed sonar array into the Surveyor-class uncrewed surface vehicle developed Saildrone.

Jan- 2025 -

24 January

Sea

Staff Writer With AFP

UK Agrees $11 Billion Nuclear Submarine Deal With Rolls-Royce

Britain's government announced a deal with engine-maker Rolls-Royce to support the Royal Navy's fleet of nuclear submarines, seen as boosting economic growth and national security.

21 January

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Hugin Superior unmanned underwater system

Rojoef Manuel

AUKUS Navies Trial Hugin Drone for Underwater Missions

The UK Royal Navy has partnered with its US and Australian counterparts to assess the Hugin Superior autonomous system’s effectiveness in underwater warfare.

Dec- 2024 -

20 December

Sea

Giulia Bernacchi

Australia, UK Advance Construction Plan for AUKUS Submarine Program

Australia and the UK have announced advancements in the AUKUS program to deliver a nuclear-powered submarine fleet for the Australian navy.

Nov- 2024 -

28 November

Land

Rolls-Royce and UK Ministry of Defence leaders cut ribbon of a a submarine support office in Glasgow

Rojoef Manuel

New Rolls-Royce Scotland Facility to Support UK Submarine Programs

Rolls-Royce has launched a new center in Glasgow, Scotland to support the Royal Navy’s submarine programs.

20 November

Americas

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin participates in a joint press conference during the AUKUS Defense Ministerial Meeting with Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles and British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps, in Mountain View, California

Giulia Bernacchi

AUKUS Nations to Test ‘Offensive and Defensive’ Hypersonic Technologies

The US has signed an agreement with Australia and the UK to collaborate on “offensive and defensive” hypersonic technologies.

Oct- 2024 -

17 October

Asia Pacific

announced the establishment of a consolidated Commonwealth-owned Defence precinct at Western Australia’s Henderson Shipyard

Giulia Bernacchi

Australia to Invest Billions in Shipyard Facility

Australia will expand its Henderson shipyard as a maintenance hub for its nuclear-powered submarine fleet under the AUKUS partnership.

10 October

Sea

Joe Saballa

AUKUS Partners Test Ability to Control Ships From 10,000 Miles Away

The navies of AUKUS partners Australia, the UK, and the US recently tested their ability to remotely operate unmanned vessels from more than 10,000 miles away.

3 October

Cyber