Australia will benefit most from AUKUS alliance

Significance

AUKUS promises to change security dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region and in NATO. All three countries stand to benefit significantly but particularly Australia, as Canberra will work closely with London on nuclear technologies while improving its strategic position vis-à-vis China.

Impacts

• AUKUS will offer Australia significantly greater security in its difficult relationship with China.
• Close cooperation between the Royal Navy and the Royal Australian Navy will extend the operational range of UK submarines.
• Canberra will benefit from significant technological enhancement of its defence capability.