Heads of the United States, Great Britain and Australia revealed the details of the partnership agreement in the field of defense and security. It is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the joint statement of the leaders of the three countries.
Agreement received the name Auukus (the abbreviation of the names of the three member countries: Australia, United Kingdom, United States). The purpose of this partnership is to simplify the exchange of information and technological innovations in the field of artificial intelligence, cybernetic and underwater systems, as well as in the appearance of the possibility of strikes from large distances. In addition, the Group intends to discuss the topic of nuclear safety and countering China.
“The goal of this is not only in strengthening our opportunities in the Indo-Pacific region, but also in general to bring Europe, in particular the UK, to our efforts in the strategic sphere and will ensure a deeper operational compatibility between the Navy of the three countries. , “representatives of the White House were announced during the briefing.
Among other things, the contract involves the transfer of Australia to the construction of atomic submarines. Never, less, the Australian authorities assured that the country is still committed to fulfilling all its obligations as a state that does not possess nuclear weapons. And the development of submarines with nuclear power plants “will become a joint initiation of three countries with a focus on operational compatibility, community and mutual benefit.”
Premier British Prime Minister Boris Johnson expressed the hope that the Auukus Alliance “brings closer as never before, creating a new defense partnership and providing jobs and prosperity.”