South Korea is considering sharing advanced military technology with the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia through the AUKUS partnership. The possibility of this cooperation was discussed during meetings between South Korea and Australia’s defense and foreign ministers in Melbourne. In 2021, the U.S. and the U.K. agreed to provide Australia with submarines powered by U.S. nuclear technology under the AUKUS agreement. South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik said that the countries could become involved in cooperation on a wider range of security technologies, including artificial intelligence, electronic warfare, and hypersonic systems through what is known as AUKUS Pillar 2. Shin welcomed South Korea’s invitation from the three AUKUS partners.
The United States and the United Kingdom agreed in 2021 to provide Australia with a fleet of submarines powered by U.S. nuclear technology under the AUKUS agreement to counter a growing military presence from China. AUKUS is an acronym for Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. South Korea’s defense science and technology capabilities are expected to contribute to the peace and stability of the development of AUKUS Pillar 2 and regional peace. Japan is also moving toward formal talks to become part of AUKUS Pillar 2’s technology development and sharing. Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles welcomed South Korean efforts to build on its relationship with Japan, which along with Australia, the United States, and India form a security dialogue known as the Quad.
Shin welcomed South Korea’s invitation from the three AUKUS partners. Japan is also moving toward formal talks to become part of AUKUS Pillar 2’s technology development and sharing. Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles welcomed South Korean efforts to build on its relationship with Japan, which along with Australia, the United States, and India form a security dialogue known as the Quad. Marles stated that South Korea and Australia are working together to uphold the rules-based order within their region and globally.
South Korea is considering sharing advanced military technology with the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia through the AUKUS partnership. Shin said the possibility was discussed during two days of meetings between South Korea and Australia’s defense and foreign ministers that ended in the Australian city of Melbourne. The countries could become involved in cooperation on a wider range of security technologies including artificial intelligence, electronic warfare, and hypersonic systems through what is known as AUKUS Pillar 2. Japan is also moving toward formal talks to become part of AUKUS Pillar 2’s technology development and sharing. Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles welcomed South Korean efforts to build on its relationship with Japan, which along with Australia, the United States, and India form a security dialogue known as the Quad.
The United States and the United Kingdom agreed in 2021 to provide Australia with a fleet of submarines powered by U.S. nuclear technology under the AUKUS agreement to counter a growing military presence from China. Shin welcomed South Korea’s invitation from the three AUKUS partners. Marles stated that South Korea and Australia are working together to uphold the rules-based order within their region and globally. Japan is also moving toward formal talks to become part of AUKUS Pillar 2’s technology development and sharing. Marles welcomed South Korean efforts to build on its relationship with Japan.
