Britain and France have signed a deal to jointly develop new cruise and anti-ship missiles, said their defence procurement agencies and manufacturer MDBA.

Paris and London "have confirmed the launch of the preparation works for the Future Cruise / Anti-Ship Weapon," European missile specialist MBDA said in a statement.

It comes after Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that the new AUKUS defence alliance with Britain and the United States will contribute to peace, stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Under the so-called AUKUS pact, the United States and Britain have agreed to help Australia acquire nuclear submarines. For it, Sydney had cancelled a multibillion-dollar contract to buy diesel-electric French submarines.

The three countries have agreed to share information in areas including artificial intelligence, cyber and underwater defense capabilities.

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The US, Australia and Britain have insisted the diplomatic crisis wouldn’t affect their longer-term relations with France, even after Paris recalled its ambassadors to the US and Australia for the first time in history because of the deal.

The alliance is widely seen as a response to Chinese militarisation in the region, particularly in the strategically important South China Sea.

Moscow and Beijing have voiced their opposition to the AUKUS alliance between Australia, Britain and the United States, saying it increased the danger of an arms race in the region.

(With inputs from agencies)

Britain and France have signed a deal to jointly develop new cruise and anti-ship missiles, said their defence procurement agencies and manufacturer MDBA. Paris and London "have confirmed the launch of the preparation works for the Future Cruise / Anti-Ship Weapon," European missile specialist MBDA said in a statement.

Britain and France have signed a deal to jointly develop new cruise and anti-ship missiles, said their defence procurement agencies and manufacturer MDBA. Paris and London "have confirmed the launch of the preparation works for the Future Cruise / Anti-Ship Weapon," European missile specialist MBDA said in a statement. It comes after Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that the new AUKUS defence alliance with Britain and the United States will contribute to peace, stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region. Under the so-called AUKUS pact, the United States and Britain have agreed to help Australia acquire nuclear submarines. For it, Sydney had cancelled a multibillion-dollar contract to buy diesel-electric French submarines. The three countries have agreed to share information in areas including artificial intelligence, cyber and underwater defense capabilities. Also read | In-person Quad meet is a sign of return to normalcy, says Australian envoy Barry O'Farrell The US, Australia and Britain have insisted the diplomatic crisis wouldn’t affect their longer-term relations with France, even after Paris recalled its ambassadors to the US and Australia for the first time in history because of the deal. The alliance is widely seen as a response to Chinese militarisation in the region, particularly in the strategically important South China Sea. Moscow and Beijing have voiced their opposition to the AUKUS alliance between Australia, Britain and the United States, saying it increased the danger of an arms race in the region. (With inputs from agencies)

Amid Aukus tensions, Britain and France strike deal to develop new missiles

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed Friday to defend UK interests in a worsening dispute with France over fishing rights, while emphasising the historical strength of cross-Channel ties.

"We will do whatever is necessary to ensure UK interests," he told reporters on board his plane to Rome for a G20 leaders@ summit, adding that Britain was ready to take "appropriate action".

He arrived as the UK was locked in a row over rights for French fishing boats after Brexit, which saw Britain summon the French ambassador.

Johnson is due to hold brief face-to-face talks with French President Emmanuel&nbsp;Macron&nbsp;in Rome, and he emphasised Friday his good relations with his counterpart.

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"France is one of our best, oldest, closest allies, friends, partners," he said.

"The ties that unite us, that bind us together are far stronger than the turbulence that currently exists in the relationship. And that is what I will say to Emmanuel, who's a friend I've known for many years."

The two sides are at loggerheads over licensing rules for EU boats wanting to operate in waters around Britain and the Channel Islands.

France has been incensed by the rejection of some of its vessels by Britain and the self-governing islands of Jersey and Guernsey, which depend on London for defence and foreign affairs.

France has warned that continued denial of licences would lead to retaliatory measures as soon as next week, including time-consuming checks on all incoming goods and a ban on UK vessels landing seafood.

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"Obviously we will stand by to take the appropriate action," Johnson said.

The British leader did not elaborate on how London might respond. Reports said it could start blocking French fishing vessels, but Downing Street declined to comment

The G7 summit in England in June was also marred by a row between Britain and Europe over trade in chilled meat.

"It's about fish rather than sausages this time. I don’t know if that's an improvement," Johnson said.&nbsp;

"But actually, there are bigger fish to fry. Everybody knows that. Emmanuel and everybody knows that."

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed Friday to defend UK interests in a worsening dispute with France over fishing rights, while emphasising the historical strength of cross-Channel ties.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed Friday to defend UK interests in a worsening dispute with France over fishing rights, while emphasising the historical strength of cross-Channel ties. "We will do whatever is necessary to ensure UK interests," he told reporters on board his plane to Rome for a G20 leaders@ summit, adding that Britain was ready to take "appropriate action". He arrived as the UK was locked in a row over rights for French fishing boats after Brexit, which saw Britain summon the French ambassador. Johnson is due to hold brief face-to-face talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Rome, and he emphasised Friday his good relations with his counterpart. ALSO READ | Indian PM Modi meets Italian counterpart Mario Draghi, holds extensive talks on diversifying bilateral ties "France is one of our best, oldest, closest allies, friends, partners," he said. "The ties that unite us, that bind us together are far stronger than the turbulence that currently exists in the relationship. And that is what I will say to Emmanuel, who's a friend I've known for many years." The two sides are at loggerheads over licensing rules for EU boats wanting to operate in waters around Britain and the Channel Islands. France has been incensed by the rejection of some of its vessels by Britain and the self-governing islands of Jersey and Guernsey, which depend on London for defence and foreign affairs. France has warned that continued denial of licences would lead to retaliatory measures as soon as next week, including time-consuming checks on all incoming goods and a ban on UK vessels landing seafood. ALSO READ | Spirit of cooperation deeply rooted between Rome and New Delhi, says India's envoy to Italy "Obviously we will stand by to take the appropriate action," Johnson said. The British leader did not elaborate on how London might respond. Reports said it could start blocking French fishing vessels, but Downing Street declined to comment The G7 summit in England in June was also marred by a row between Britain and Europe over trade in chilled meat. "It's about fish rather than sausages this time. I don’t know if that's an improvement," Johnson said. "But actually, there are bigger fish to fry. Everybody knows that. Emmanuel and everybody knows that."

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Amid Aukus tensions, Britain and France strike deal to develop new missiles

Boris Johnson vows to defend UK interests in French fishing row