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New Zealand's foreign minister ruled out quickly joining a landmark defense technology pact between Australia, the UK, and the US but lampooned critics as "out of date."

Apr- 2024 -

10 April

Land

Los Angeles-class submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) arriving alongside Diamantina Pier at Fleet Base West, HMAS Stirling, WA. *** Local Caption *** The nuclear-powered, conventionally-armed submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) is at HMAS Stirling for the second visit by a fast-attack submarine to Australia since the announcement of the AUKUS (Australia, United Kingdom, United States) Optimal Pathway in March 2023.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia to Upgrade Future Nuclear Submarine Infrastructure on Garden Island

Canberra is investing $55 million to modernize military infrastructure on Garden Island to support the country’s nuclear-powered submarines.

Feb- 2024 -

7 February

Technology

A Trusted Operation of Robotic Vehicles in a Contested Environment (TORVICE) trial was held in South Australia in late 2023. The live trial involved personnel from Australia, the US and UK testing autonomous ground vehicles in a contested electronic warfare environment. TORVICE is part of Australia's commitment to AUKUS Pillar II Advanced Capabilities.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia, UK, US Demo AI in Autonomous Military Systems

The Australian military has partnered with the UK and the US to showcase the operability of autonomous assets with artificial intelligence.

Dec- 2023 -

2 December

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

Staff Writer With AFP

US, UK, Australia Defense Chiefs Tout Deep Space Radar, AI in Joint Deal

The defense chiefs of US, Australia, and Britain met in California, touting co-operation on deep space radar, AI, and quantum computing systems.

Oct- 2023 -

24 October

Americas

USS Henry M. Jackson, a US submarine, is seen breaking the surface in the middle of the image. In the background, two helicopters are flying overhead. The sky is blue and cloudy.

Juster Domingo

White House Requests $3.4 Billion to Speed up Nuclear Sub Production

The White House has requested a $3.4-billion fund to accelerate build and sustainment rates for attack submarines to meet its requirements.

2 October

Sea

Staff Writer With AFP

UK Invests $4.8B in AUKUS Nuclear Submarine Project

Britain has signed contracts worth $4.8 billion to finance a new phase of the SSN-AUKUS next-generation attack submarine project.

Aug- 2023 -

9 August

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Pentagon Eyes Missile Testing Role for Australia

Australia could be a testing ground for US hypersonic and other long-range precision weapons under the AUKUS pact, a top Pentagon official said.

Jul- 2023 -

26 July

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

N. Zealand ‘Open to Conversations’ About Role in AUKUS Defense Pact

New Zealand is "open to conversations" about a possible role in the AUKUS defense pact, its prime minister said, opening the door to cooperation that could rile trade partner China.

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