techUK requests submissions for Defence Select Committee AUKUS Inquiry

Published on April 11, 2025

techUK invites members to share their views on AUKUS for House of Commons Defence Select Committee Inquiry.

Announced in September 2021, AUKUS is a trilateral Defence and Security agreement between the United Kingdom, United States and Australia.

Submissions are invited to address the following:

How far have changes in the geopolitical situation affected the assumptions which underpinned the partnership when it was announced in 2021? Do they present a threat to the success of AUKUS?
Are Whitehall cross-departmental governance and accountability structures for AUKUS adequate? How could they be improved?
Have amendments to export control regimes across the three countries achieved their aim of maximising collaboration and promoting innovation?
Is there sufficient clarity about the scope, funding, objectives, and delivery of Pillar 2?
Is there adequate engagement between UK government and industry on Pillar 2?
What are the opportunities and challenges involved in the potential expansion of Pillar 2 beyond the three partner nations?”