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Defence Secretary hails ‘new phase’ of Aukus partnership

Source: PA Wire

The Defence Secretary hailed a “new phase” of the security arrangement between the UK, US and Australia.

The trio of allies have announced that there will be further collaboration in the areas of cyber and undersea warfare to build on the initial Aukus deal struck in 2021.

The so-called “second pillar” agreement announced on Saturday will see collaboration on artificial intelligence, electronic

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