£25 million deal to improve security ties with Australia

The United Kingdom and Australia have agreed new measures to boost bilateral cooperation and work more closely together in the Indo-Pacific.

As part of the UK’s tilt to the Indo-Pacific, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is announcing £25 million for regional projects to strengthen resilience in cyberspace, state threats and maritime security. The UK aims to be the European partner of choice in the Indo-Pacific and is committed to working with Australia to promote peace and security in the region.

Alongside Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Johnson is also expected to underline their personal commitment to the AUKUS partnership, including the collective endeavour with the United States to provide the Royal Australian Navy with a conventional-armed nuclear-powered submarine capability, and to commit to increased joint naval activity in the Indo-Pacific.