Explainer Series
What were the key takeaways from the UK’s AUKUS review?
July 2025
Sir Stephen Lovegrove was appointed the UK Prime Minister’s Special Representative on AUKUS in 2025. In 2024, he led the UK Government’s review on the progress and benefits of the AUKUS agreement.
Previously, Stephen was the UK National Security Adviser from March 2021 to September 2022, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Defence from 2016-2021 and Permanent Secretary for Department of Energy and Climate Change from 2013-2016.
Watch the Explainer
Sir Stephen Lovegrove outlines his independent review of the AUKUS program, highlighting its strategic importance and explaining the need to accelerate submarine production, enhance advanced technology collaboration, and improve public understanding of AUKUS’ long-term benefits.