US EditionAustralia to Field 'Ghost Shark' Underwater Strike Drones
- Australia announced a $1.7 billion five-year contract to build dozens of Ghost Shark autonomous underwater attack drones locally, starting delivery in January 2026.
- This investment responds to a complex and threatening regional strategic landscape, including China's recent naval exercises and military display near Australia.
- The Ghost Shark drones possess stealth, long-range strike, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities designed to complement Australia’s submarines and surface fleet.
- Defence Minister Richard Marles called Ghost Shark the "highest tech capability in the world" that is "profoundly important" for the Royal Australian Navy.
- The program aims to bolster Australia’s naval strength, create 150 manufacturing jobs, and supplement a multi-decade AUKUS submarine initiative with the US and UK.
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Australia to Build $1.7 Billion Autonomous Underwater ‘Ghost Shark’ Drones
Australia is set to acquire a new fleet of autonomous undersea drones known as Ghost Sharks for the Royal Australian Navy. The Albanese Labor government has awarded a $1.7 billion (US$1.1 billion) contract to Anduril Australia, the local arm of U.S. defence firm Anduril. The Ghost Shark drones are essentially autonomous underwater robots that can travel independently to watch for enemies, gather information, and carry out strikes if needed. “Thi…
Australia signs contract with Anduril for Ghost Shark autonomous underwater vehicle - Breaking Defense
Australia will invest 1.7 billion AUD (1.13 billion USD) for the delivery, maintenance and continued development of the Ghost Shark in Australia over the next five years, according to a news release today issued by the Australian Department of Defence.
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focoinformativo.siteAustralia will deploy a fleet of large submarine attack drones "Ghost Shark" as part of a $1.1 billion defense program, the government reported on Wednesday. The country will build dozens of these autonomous water vehicles for the Australian Royal Navy, whose first units will come into service in January, Defense Minister Richard Marles said. "This is a major resource for the Royal Navy," the official told reporters. Anduril Australia obtained a…
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