Whitehall sources have confirmed a new UK-led alliance with the United States and Australia to dominate the seabed. The pact, signed in the early hours, focuses on autonomous underwater drones for surveillance and infrastructure protection. Insiders say this is a direct response to Russian and Chinese subsea activity.
The deal bypasses traditional procurement routes, a move that has irked some in the Ministry of Defence. One defence source whispered: 'This is the future of naval warfare. It is quiet, it is deep, and it is ours.
' The news has sent ripples through the backbenches, with MPs concerned about cost and oversight. But this is Whitehall at its purest: power, secrecy, and a dash of global ambition. Expect more leaks as the lobby jostles for detail.
