US, UK, Australia to Conduct Joint Maritime Drone Exercises in 2024

The exercises, part of the AUKUS military alliance, aim to enhance the operation of unmanned maritime systems and data sharing, amid concerns over China's growing military presence.

• The US, UK, and Australia have agreed to conduct joint maritime drone exercises in 2024, focusing on integrating artificial intelligence into various military systems.
• The exercises aim to enhance the capability to operate unmanned maritime systems and to share and process maritime data among the three countries.
• The new technology agreement is part of the AUKUS military alliance, which plans to equip Australia with a fleet of eight nuclear-powered submarines.
• The agreement also sets up a series of military exercises involving the use of undersea and surface maritime drones and improves the ability of the three countries to share intelligence and data collected by their sonobuoys.
• The enhanced cooperation between the nations has been driven by growing concerns about China’s burgeoning defense spending and rapidly expanding military presence in the region.

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