AUKUS Archives

Abraham Denmark, Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Defense for AUKUS, left, Adm. James F. Caldwell Jr., director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, right, Royal Australian Navy Vice Adm. Jonathan Mead, director-general of the Australian Submarine Agency, Royal Australian Navy Lt. William Hall, Royal Australian Navy Vice Adm. Mark Hammond, Chief of Navy, and Erik Raven, Under Secretary of the Navy, pose for a photo during a United States Naval Nuclear Power School (NPS) graduation ceremony at Naval Nuclear Power Training Command (NNPTC), July 7, 2023. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dart D. De La Garza)

Pentagon’s top AUKUS adviser and coordinator steps down

The AUKUS alliance is steering trilateral defense technology cooperation between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Jun 13, 2024 By Jon Harper

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (L), US President Joe Biden (C) and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (R) hold a press conference after a trilateral meeting during the AUKUS summit on March 13, 2023 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Trilateral AUKUS alliance kicks off prize competition focused on electromagnetic spectrum capabilities

AUKUS is starting its prize challenge to identify electromagnetic spectrum technologies for offensive and defensive purposes, with winners slated to be chosen in July.

Mar 26, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

AUKUS launching new electronic warfare prize competition, other initiatives

Companies from the U.S., U.K. and Australia will be eligible to compete.

Dec 1, 2023 By Jon Harper

A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the No. 3 Squadron, arrives to receive fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus from the 13th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron over Australia during Talisman Sabre 23, July 26, 2023. Talisman Sabre is the U.S.’s largest bilateral exercise in Australia that demonstrates the capability to rapidly deploy and operate to accomplish a wide range of missions alongside joint and allied partners in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)

Australia looks to DOD in shaping its new Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator

Officials involved in the accelerator recently put out their inaugural “problem statement” call to industry.

Sep 20, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

Australian defense establishment teaming with startup Q-CTRL amid AUKUS push for quantum tech

The contract announced Tuesday supports the first part of a multiyear effort to “field-deploy and validate” miniaturized systems on military platforms, according to the company.

Jul 11, 2023 By Jon Harper

Biden administration pursuing legislative changes, ‘sprint teams’ to stimulate AUKUS defense tech

Senior officials from the State and Defense departments laid out their plans and proposals to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

May 24, 2023 By Jon Harper

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 13: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (L), US President Joe Biden (C) and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (R) arrive for a press conference after a trilateral meeting during the AUKUS summit on March 13, 2023 in San Diego, California. President Biden hosts British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in San Diego for an AUKUS meeting to discuss the procurement of nuclear-powered submarines under a pact between the three nations. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images) — SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 13: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (L), US President Joe Biden (C) and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (R) arrive for a press conference after a trilateral meeting during the AUKUS summit on March 13, 2023 in San Diego, California. President Biden hosts British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in San Diego for an AUKUS meeting to discuss the procurement of nuclear-powered submarines under a pact between the three nations. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Allies’ plans for new AUKUS ‘innovation initiatives’ unveiled in DOD’s 2024 budget request

A new cloud-based, international AI Development Hub is one of five projects planned.

Apr 17, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

Abraham Denmark (Photo courtesy of Wilson Center)

Pentagon chief appoints new senior adviser for AUKUS tech initiative

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has chosen Abraham Denmark to be his senior adviser for the trilateral initiative.

Jul 29, 2022 By Jon Harper

Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Heidi Shyu participates in a virtual event for Engineers Week, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Feb. 23, 2022. (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)

Pentagon working with allies on secretive autonomous drone project

The initiative aims to demonstrate the capabilities of artificial intelligence-enabled drones that could operate in highly contested environments.

May 18, 2022 By Jon Harper