Overview

• Warren Stephens, the US ambassador to the UK, used his first public speech to strongly support the AUKUS partnership with Britain and Australia.
• Stephens highlighted AUKUS's mission to maintain a 'free and open Indo-Pacific' through nuclear-powered submarine development and advanced technology collaboration.
• The alliance, established during Joe Biden's presidency, reflects bipartisan continuity under Donald Trump, signaling enduring US commitment to countering regional challenges.
• UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized AUKUS's economic impact, citing thousands of jobs created in Barrow and Derby for submarine construction and reactor production.
• Australia’s high commissioner Stephen Smith underscored AUKUS’s dual focus on ensuring peace and security in both the Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic regions.