In September 2021, the U.S., Australia and the U.K. announced a new partnership, AUKUS, meant to strengthen alliances and security, especially in the Indo-Pacific. In March, plans for moving forward on the first pillar of that new partnership were announced. This involves delivering a conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarine capability to Australia.
On Capitol Hill yesterday, Mara Karlin, assistant secretary of defense for strategies, plans, and capabilities, discussed further implications of AUKUS — including its second pillar, which involves enhancing joint capabilities and interoperability.
On the Hill, Karlin touched on how AUKUS fits into the National Defense Strategy ; how the Defense […]
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