Part of: Prelims and GS-II – International relations and GS-III- Defence and security
Context Australia, USA and UK recently Signed an agreement allowing the exchange of sensitive “naval nuclear propulsion information” between their nations under AUKUS alliance.
Key takeaways
It is the first agreement on the technology to be signed since formation of the alliance.
AUKUS was particularly formed to confront strategic tensions in the Pacific where China-US rivalry is growing.
The deal will help Australia to complete an 18-month study into submarine procurement.
About AUKUS deal
Under the AUKUS deal, Australia would obtain eight state-of-the-art, nuclear-powered but conventionally armed submarines capable of stealthy, long-range missions.
