UK, Australia deepen security alliance at AUKMIN Summit

At the 2026 AUKMIN summit in London on Wednesday, the UK and Australia deepened their security alliance by focusing on advanced defense capabilities, critical minerals, and measures to counter hybrid threats. During the summit, UK and Australian ministers reaffirmed their commitment to the SSN-AUKUS submarine program.

Progress is moving to the construction phase, with steel cutting scheduled in the UK next year, while both nations partner with the US on undersea drone payloads and sensor technology.