AUKUS partners discuss defense collaboration with Canada, Japan, New Zealand

AUKUS partners Australia, Britain, and the United States are in talks with Canada, Japan, and New Zealand about defense technology collaboration. This follows their plan to deliver nuclear-powered submarines to Australia in the next decade. The discussions focus on AUKUS "Pillar Two," which involves advanced weapons development but does not include nuclear submarines. Canadian and New Zealand officials confirmed their interest in exploring potential projects under this framework. New Zealand's Foreign Minister emphasized the country's careful approach to engaging with AUKUS, considering its long-standing nuclear-free policy.