Royal Australian Navy fleet to expand to 55 Bluebottle USVs
Australia awarded A$176 million for 40 additional Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels, expanding Navy's targeted fleet to 55.
Evidence notes
- The contract adds 40 Australian-designed and built Bluebottle USVs to Navy's existing fleet.
- The expanded 55-vessel fleet is intended for persistent surface and subsurface surveillance across Australia's maritime approaches.
- Ocius will scale production through its Sydney facility and a second site in the NSW Hunter region.
Company context
Maritime service branch of the Australian Defence Force; Anduril cites Ghost Shark program of record for an XL-AUV fleet.