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AUKUS is a trilateral security partnership between Australia, the UK, and the US, established in September 2021, aimed at enhancing defense capabilities and technological integration to stabilize the Indo-Pacific region. It consists of two pillars: supporting Australia in acquiring nuclear-powered submarines and expediting cooperation in critical technologies. While AUKUS strengthens defense alliances, it raises concerns about nuclear proliferation and geopolitical tensions in Southeast Asia.

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AUKUS is a trilateral security partnership between Australia, the UK, and the US, established in September 2021, aimed at enhancing defense capabilities and technological integration to stabilize the Indo-Pacific region. It consists of two pillars: supporting Australia in acquiring nuclear-powered submarines and expediting cooperation in critical technologies. While AUKUS strengthens defense alliances, it raises concerns about nuclear proliferation and geopolitical tensions in Southeast Asia.

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5/19/25, 11:20 AM visionias.

in/current-affairs/monthly-magazine/2025-02-22/international-relations/aukus-1

Why in the News?

AUKUS, a trilateral security and defense partnership between Australia, the


United Kingdom, and the United States, has entered its fifth year.
About AUKUS
Genesis: In September 2021 as a three-way strategic defence
alliance between Australia, the UK and US.
Aim: To boost defense capabilities, accelerate technological integration, and
expand the industrial capacity of all three nations as part of a collective effort to
stabilize the Indo-Pacific region.
Composed of two pillars:
Pillar 1: To support Australia in acquiring conventionally armed, nuclear-
powered submarines (SSNs).
It will make Australia the seventh nation in the world to operate nuclear-
powered submarines, after the US, UK, France, China, India and Russia.
Pillar 2: Focuses on expediting cooperation in intelligence sharing and critical
technologies, including cyber capabilities, artificial intelligence, quantum
technologies, undersea technologies, etc.
Significance of AUKUS

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Strategic: Strengthening of defense capabilities of Australia and ramping up


defense industrial base by 2040 aligns AUKUS with the vision of free and open
Indo-Pacific.
Complements QUAD in Indo-Pacific: Due to India's reluctance to project the
QUAD alliance as a security platform against China, AUKUS can fill the gap by
emphasizing upon the defense partnerships in Indo-Pacific region.
Strategic Competition with China: For technological dominance, particularly
in emerging technologies is central to second pillar of AUKUS.
Alliance of Democracies: AUKUS being projected as the alliance of liberal
democracies against autocratic powers strengthens its acceptance and
legitimacy as a security group.
e.g., Japan has shown interest in joining the pact, especially the second pillar, for
cooperation in critical technologies segment.
Concerns related to AUKUS
Geopolitical: Many South East Asian nations like Indonesia and Malaysia, raised
concerns about potential arms races and nuclear proliferation in the Indo-
Pacific Region.
Australia's abrupt cancellation of a submarine deal with the France in favor of
AUKUS, led to strained ties between France and the AUKUS members.
Weakening of QUAD's Strategic Role: Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD),
which includes the U.S., India, Japan, and Australia, might see a shift in focus as
AUKUS takes center stage.
Nuclear Proliferation risks: AUKUS enables Australia to acquire nuclear-powered
submarines, raising concerns over the potential precedent it sets under the

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Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).


Concerns have been raised that this arrangement could encourage other
nations to seek nuclear-powered technology under similar security
justifications.
Conclusion
For India, AUKUS presents both challenges and opportunities—necessitating a
balanced approach that upholds strategic autonomy, strengthens indigenous
defense capabilities, and deepens regional partnerships. By leveraging QUAD,
engaging ASEAN, and expanding its naval and technological strengths, India can
navigate the evolving security landscape while maintaining stability and influence
in the Indo-Pacific.

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