AUKUS Trilateral Security Partnership: Babcock International Leads Strategic Technology Sharing in Submarine Development

In this interview, Sir Nick Hine, Managing Director of AUKUS and International at Babcock International, discusses the AUKUS Trilateral Security Partnership, a strategic alliance between the UK, the US, and Australia. Hine highlights the significance of this partnership in enhancing data sharing, industrial capacity, and technological advancements, particularly focusing on the role of Babcock in supporting the SSN-AUKUS design. He explains the challenges and benefits of international collaboration in submarine development, emphasising Babcock's comprehensive involvement in the submarine lifecycle, from design and maintenance to training and infrastructure. Hine also addresses the substantial investments required to expand infrastructure and create a robust industrial base in both the UK and Australia, underscoring the importance of timely execution and effective information sharing to achieve a credible deterrent strategy in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.