AUKUS (Australia-United Kingdom-United States security pact)

AUKUS is a security partnership formed in 2021 between Australia, the UK, and the US to collaborate on defense and technological advancements, primarily in the Indo-Pacific region. Its main goal is to enhance military capabilities, including sharing intelligence and developing new naval technologies, such as nuclear-powered submarines for Australia. This pact aims to promote stability and security among its members and counterbalance regional threats, notably from China. AUKUS emphasizes strategic cooperation rather than creating a formal military alliance, focusing on innovation and shared security interests among the three nations.