Royal Australian Navy commits A$1.7B to Ghost Shark XL-AUV fleet
Australia committed A$1.7 billion over five years to develop and manufacture Ghost Shark autonomous undersea vehicles for the Royal Australian Navy.
Evidence notes
- The contract with Anduril Australia covers domestic development and manufacturing of Ghost Shark.
- Officials said dozens of Ghost Shark XL-AUVs would be built, with first production service expected in early 2026.
Company context
Maritime service branch of the Australian Defence Force; Anduril cites Ghost Shark program of record for an XL-AUV fleet.