Ghost Shark Autonomous Submarine Fleet
Sector: Nuclear • Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Source: Region Canberra
The Royal Australian Navy will be equipped with a fleet of extra-large autonomous underwater vehicles (XLAUV) called Ghost Sharks. These bus-sized uncrewed submarines are designed for autonomous intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and underwater maritime strike operations at long range. The project aims to enhance Australia's undersea warfare capabilities and complement the existing surfac
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Nuclear, Automotive, Government, Seaport
- Location
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Region Canberra
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Description | The Royal Australian Navy will be equipped with a fleet of extra-large autonomous underwater vehicles (XLAUV) called Ghost Sharks. These bus-sized uncrewed submarines are designed for autonomous intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and underwater maritime strike operations at long range. The project aims to enhance Australia's undersea warfare capabilities and complement the existing surface combatant fleet and future nuclear-powered submarines. |
Original sector | Defence |
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Country | Australia |
State | New South Wales |
City | Sydney |
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Source | Region Canberra |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Automotive, Government, Seaport |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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