The Maritime Big Play event took place in San Diego, where two companies supported by the UKDI (UK-US Defence Innovation) program presented their developments. The exhibition was dedicated to demonstrating technological innovations related to the trilateral defense partnership AUKUS, which unites Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The event highlighted the role of UKDI investments in the development of maritime defense technologies within the framework of cooperation between the member countries of the AUKUS alliance. The participation of the two companies in the exhibition is regarded as an indicator of the successful implementation of financial programs aimed at supporting innovative solutions in defense and security. Maritime Big Play serves as a platform for demonstrating cutting-edge technologies in the maritime industry, where companies can present their developments to potential partners and investors. The presence of UKDI-funded projects at such an event demonstrates growing interest in innovations related to defense capability and technological superiority within the AUKUS partnership. The UKDI initiative is aimed at strengthening defense cooperation between the United Kingdom and the United States by funding promising technology projects. The demonstration of results from such support at an international platform confirms the strategic significance of such investments for the development of the AUKUS alliance and its technological base.