#AUKUS

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AUKUS Launches Underwater Drone Payload Effort and Adjusts Australia Submarine Plan

The US, UK and Australia have signed their first announced AUKUS Pillar 2 project, focused on payloads for uncrewed underwater vehicles, while also revising Australia’s Virginia-class path.

Key Takeaways

AUKUS announced its first official Pillar 2 project.
The effort centers on interchangeable payloads for uncrewed underwater vehicles.

DT Editorial Team·May 30, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

Australian Defense Spending Plan Signals a Larger, Longer Strategic Shift

Australia says it will raise defense spending to 3% of GDP in the coming years, while reaffirming the United States as its principal strategic partner and warning of a harsher security environment

Key Takeaways

Australia plans to raise defense spending to 3% of GDP in the coming years
The strategy documents point to 96.6 billion AUD by 2033 and 113 billion AUD by 2036

DT Editorial Team·Apr 17, 2026·via breakingdefense.com