US, UK, Australia, and potentially Japan discuss expanding AUKUS security pact to counter China's Indo-Pacific power.

The US, UK, and Australia plan to discuss expanding their AUKUS security pact, including Japan's potential involvement as a deterrent against China. The countries' defense ministers will announce discussions on "Pillar Two" of the pact, which focuses on developing quantum computing, undersea, hypersonic, artificial intelligence, and cyber technology. This move comes as part of the alliance's efforts to push back against China's growing power in the Indo-Pacific region.

April 07, 2024
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