Summary
- The navies of Britain, Australia, and the U.S. controlled uncrewed ships in Australia from over 10,000 miles away in Portugal.
- AUKUS security pact is accelerating the adoption of new military technology to counter China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Successful experiments showcased the ability to command and control vessels globally using crewed and uncrewed systems.
- Further large-scale demonstrations involving about 30 systems are planned in the Indo-Pacific.