AUKUS
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · International Organization
| Stands for | Australia, United Kingdom, United States |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
AUKUS stands for Australia, United Kingdom, United States, an international organization abbreviation.
Trilateral security partnership announced in September 2021 under which the United States and United Kingdom help Australia acquire nuclear-powered, conventionally armed submarines, and the three countries cooperate on advanced military technologies.
Example: Under AUKUS, Australia will buy several Virginia-class submarines from the United States.
Usage notes
The first pillar covers submarines: Australia plans to buy US Virginia-class boats and then build a new SSN-AUKUS design with the UK. The second pillar covers technologies such as hypersonics, artificial intelligence and undersea capabilities. Its announcement led France to recall its ambassadors after Australia canceled a French submarine contract.
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