South Korea considers joining alliance for sharing military technology with Australia, U.S. and U.K.
The Hindu
South Korea considers sharing advanced military technology with AUKUS partners, including the US, UK, and Australia, for regional security.
South Korea is considering sharing advanced military technology with the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia through the so-called AUKUS partnership, South Korean Defence Minister Shin Won-sik said.
Mr. Shin said the possibility was discussed during two days of meetings between South Korea and Australia’s Defence and Foreign Ministers that ended in the Australian city of Melbourne on Wednesday.
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.
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.
Mr. Shin welcomed South Korea’s invitation from the three AUKUS partners.
“We do welcome that AUKUS members are considering Korea as an AUKUS Pillar 2 partner and Korea’s defense science and technology capabilities will contribute to the peace and stability of the development of AUKUS Pillar 2 and regional peace,” Shin said through a translator.
Japan is also moving toward formal talks to become part of AUKUS Pillar 2’s technology development and sharing.
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