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UK and Australia Sign 50-Year AUKUS Submarine Pact

Landmark defence agreement cements long-term security ties

26 July 2025 · 23:50 UTC

The United Kingdom and Australia have formalised a historic 50-year treaty under the AUKUS security partnership, committing to joint efforts in developing nuclear-powered submarines.

The deal represents a major milestone in strategic military collaboration aimed at maintaining regional stability in the Indo-Pacific.