Australia and Japan to jointly develop underwater RAS technology

Published on January 26, 2024



Australia and Japan have signed an agreement to enhance strategic capabilities in Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS) for undersea warfare, the Australia Department of Defence (DoD) announced on 23 January.

According to the DoD, the inaugural research project will contribute to strategic capabilities in undersea communication and interoperability between Australia and Japan.

The project involves Australia’s Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) and Japan’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA), and marks the first effort under a bilateral research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) agreement signed in June 2023.

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