Uncrewed vehicles are presented as candidates for some missions otherwise assigned to crewed diesel-electric boats. Britain and Australia are used to illustrate that line of development. In this interpretation, nuclear submarines retain a distinct role because their capabilities fit longer strategic demands. AUKUS's second pillar is identified with wider development and testing, including uncrewed undersea systems.
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AUKUS includes uncrewed undersea development
The undersea comparison links experimental vehicles with AUKUS work beyond crewed nuclear submarines.