Former US Defense Advisor Calls for AUKUS to Zero in on Advanced Air and Strike Systems

A report by a prominent think tank is calling for AUKUS nations to increase long-range capabilities and lethality.

The U.S. Army test fires a Patriot missile. U.S. Army photo

A prominent U.S. think tank has weighed in on its own recommendations for the AUKUS pact, warning that current plans for Pillar II of the alliance are too broad.

The Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) has proposed that Pillar II of the agreement—which deals with collaboration between the nations—to laser-focus on advanced technologies like autonomy, long-range strike capability, and integrated air defence.