Program
AUKUS Pillar 2
The advanced-capabilities pillar of the AUKUS partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, aimed at accelerating development and delivery of advanced military capabilities. Its first signature project, announced in May 2026, covers payloads and enabling systems for uncrewed undersea vehicles.
DevelopmentAUKUS Pillar IIAUKUS Advanced Capabilities
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News3
Oct 6, 2026NewsAdvanced NavigationAdvanced Navigation expands manufacturing to USAustralian Defence MagazineSep 22, 2026Government recordRoyal Navy, UK Ministry of Defence, U.S. NavyU.S. Navy and Royal Navy Successfully Test Fire Torpedo from Unmanned Undersea VehicleU.S. NavySep 8, 2026CompanyGilmour Space, Hypersonix Launch SystemsGilmour Space and Hypersonix Partner to Advance Australian Hypersonic CapabilityASDNews
- Oct 6, 2026NewsAustralian Defence MagazineAdvanced Navigation expands manufacturing to US
- Sep 22, 2026Government recordU.S. NavyU.S. Navy and Royal Navy Successfully Test Fire Torpedo from Unmanned Undersea Vehicle
- Sep 8, 2026CompanyASDNewsGilmour Space and Hypersonix Partner to Advance Australian Hypersonic Capability
Sources3
- 1Government recordU.S. Navy and Royal Navy Successfully Test Fire Torpedo from Unmanned Undersea Vehicle
U.S. Navy · Sep 22, 2026 · Supports Program
“The milestone, achieved under Project Broadsword and Trial Iron, marks a major operational achievement for AUKUS Pillar 2.”
- 2Government recordAUKUS partners launch Pillar II project
Australian Department of Defence · Jun 2, 2026 · Supports Program
“Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States have announced the first AUKUS Pillar II signature project”
- 3Government recordAUKUS advanced capabilities
Australian Department of Defence · Supports Program
“The mission for AUKUS Pillar II is to accelerate the development and delivery of advanced capabilities, with a particular focus on near-term warfighting objectives.”
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