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Prep news · Ministry of Defence · 27 October 2026

UK sets pace on new undersea sensors to detect threats, as AUKUS partners test advanced kit in San Diego

Summary by the Civilian Survival Handbook, 2 November 2026. The headline above is the source's own.

What happened

The Ministry of Defence said the UK will lead development of three advanced undersea sensor payloads for uncrewed vehicles under AUKUS, after a week of testing in San Diego.

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Official source: Ministry of Defence: UK sets pace on new undersea sensors to detect threats, as AUKUS partners test advanced kit in San Diego

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