AUKUS – Page 2 – The Defense Post

Sep- 2025 -

12 September

Sea

AI at Sea: Leidos’ Sea Archer USV Brings Next-Gen Autonomy to Australian Waters

Leidos has kicked off production of the Sea Archer, a compact uncrewed surface vessel designed to push US maritime autonomy tech into the Indo-Pacific.

2 September

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

Japan, UK Forge ‘Golden Age’ in Defense Ties in Series of Firsts

At a time when Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic security are increasingly interlinked, Japan and the UK have entered a “new golden age” in defense cooperation.

Aug- 2025 -

19 August

Europe

Ethan M. Encarnacion

UK Shows Ability to Control Excalibur Submarine Drone From ‘Other Side of the World’

The British Royal Navy has achieved a technological first: taking control of a submarine drone from another continent.

5 August

Asia Pacific

The JS Mogami (FFM-1) frigate. Photo: Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia to Buy 11 Advanced Warships From Japan

Australia will upgrade its navy with 11 Mogami-class frigates built by Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Defence Minister Marles said.

Jul- 2025 -

18 July

Europe

Rojoef Manuel

Faslane Renovation Underway as UK Prepares for Future Nuclear Deterrence

The UK Ministry of Defence has launched a modernization program for its Faslane military site in Scotland to expand the country’s nuclear deterrence capabilities amid evolving threats.

18 July

Americas

United States Navy Virginia Class submarine USS Mississippi arrives at Fleet Base West, Rockingham, Western Australia for a routine port visit. *** Local Caption *** United States Navy Virginia Class submarine USS Mississippi has arrived at Fleet Base West, Rockingham, Western Australia. The submarine is in Australia for a routine visit to provide respite for the crew. The visit reflects the ongoing strength of Australias alliance with the United States and builds on the visits of nuclear-powered submarines from AUKUS partners over the last 60 years.

Rojoef Manuel

Perth Startup’s AI ‘Brain for Boats’ Gets AUKUS Rollout Clearance

Australia has granted license-free export status to Perth-based startup Greenroom Robotics for the distribution of its AI-enabled autonomous vessel software in support of the AUKUS program.

Jun- 2025 -

12 June

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Staff Writer With AFP

Australia ‘Confident’ in US Nuclear Sub Deal Despite Review

Australia said it is "very confident" in the future of a US agreement to equip its navy with a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, after the Trump administration put the pact under review.

May- 2025 -

13 May

Americas

Juster Domingo

AUKUS Taps H&B Defence for Nuclear Submarine Support

Arms firm H&B Defence was chosen to identify Australian companies that can support the supply chain for AUKUS' submarine and aircraft carrier program.

Apr- 2025 -

11 April

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