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US, UK, Australia Develop 'Unmanned Submarine' for 2027 Delivery

US, UK, Australia Develop 'Unmanned Submarine' for 2027 Delivery

MGR Online•International•2h ago

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The United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia are collaborating on the development of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) under the AUKUS security pact, with deliveries expected to commence in 2027.

  • •The US, UK, and Australia are jointly developing unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) as part of the AUKUS trilateral security pact.
  • •Deliveries of these UUVs are scheduled to begin in the year 2027.
  • •The project falls under Pillar Two of AUKUS, focusing on developing advanced defense technologies and enhancing cooperative maritime capabilities.
  • •This initiative aims to counter China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific and bolster the allies' underwater warfare capabilities.

Overview

  • •The US, UK, and Australia launched the AUKUS alliance in 2021 to counter China's influence in the Indo-Pacific.
  • •US Secretary of Defense Pete Hoekstra announced the joint development of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) on Saturday, May 30.
  • •The AUKUS agreement specifies that UUV deliveries are set to commence in the year 2027.
  • •A joint AUKUS statement highlighted that the UUV project will enhance the three nations' capabilities in areas such as anti-submarine warfare, mine countermeasures, and electronic warfare.
  • •The UUV project is part of the 'Pillar Two' of AUKUS, which focuses on developing advanced defense technologies including quantum computing, AI, and cyber technologies.
  • •UK Defence Secretary John Healey stated that the advanced technology within the UUVs will rapidly equip forces with modern battlefield capabilities.
  • •The UUVs will enhance the three countries' ability to respond to threats, including those targeting undersea cables and pipelines.
  • •UK Defence Secretary John Healey criticized the AUKUS alliance for its past inaction, stating, 'Within AUKUS, we have been talking far too much and doing far too little.'

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Key Quotes

Pete Hoekstra
"Deliveries will begin in 2027."
การส่งมอบยานจะเริ่มขึ้นในปี 2027
Pete Hoekstra
"This critical project will deliver highly agile and versatile UUV payload kits designed to support underwater operations and maintain our shared maritime advantage."
โครงการสำคัญนี้จะส่งมอบชุดอุปกรณ์บรรทุก UUV ที่มีความคล่องตัวสูงและปฏิบัติภารกิจได้หลากหลาย ซึ่งออกแบบมาเพื่อสนับสนุนปฏิบัติการใต้น้ำและรักษาความได้เปรียบร่วมกันของเราในด้านการเดินเรือ
John Healey
"This will rapidly provide our forces with the most modern battlefield technology as we jointly produce cutting-edge sensors and weapons systems for underwater drones."
นี่จะทำให้กองกำลังของเรามีเทคโนโลยีในสนามรบที่ทันสมัยที่สุดอย่างรวดเร็ว เนื่องจากเราร่วมกันผลิตเซ็นเซอร์และระบบอาวุธที่ล้ำสมัยสำหรับโดรนใต้น้ำ
John Healey
"Within AUKUS, we have been talking far too much and doing far too little. It has been that way for too long."
ภายในกลุ่ม AUKUS นั้น เราเอาแต่พูดมากเกินไป และทำได้จริงน้อยเกินไป เป็นเช่นนี้มานานเกินไปแล้ว

Key Entities

Place

United States(สหรัฐฯ)ℹ️
A key nation participating in the AUKUS pact and the development of unmanned underwater vehicles.
United Kingdom(อังกฤษ)ℹ️
A key nation participating in the AUKUS pact and the development of unmanned underwater vehicles.
Australia(ออสเตรเลีย)ℹ️
A key nation participating in the AUKUS pact and the development of unmanned underwater vehicles.

Person

Pete Hoekstra(พีท เฮกเซธ)
US Secretary of Defense who announced the joint development of UUVs.
John Healey(จอห์น ฮีลีย์)ℹ️
UK Defence Secretary who commented on the UUV project and the AUKUS alliance.

Organization

AUKUSℹ️
A trilateral security pact between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States focused on advancing defense cooperation.

Technology

Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV)(ยานดำน้ำไร้คนขับ)ℹ️
The focus of a joint development project between the US, UK, and Australia under the AUKUS pact.