Australia Unveils New Payloads for Anduril Ghost Shark Autonomous Underwater Drones
Australian military officials revealed three new payloads for the Anduril-developed Ghost Shark extra-large autonomous underwater vehicles (XLAUVs) at a Sydney event on October 19. The payloads include sea mines, a swarm of Altius-600 loitering munitions, and logistics supply caches. This development enhances the XLAUV's capabilities for surveillance, strike, and logistical support, with further payloads like torpedoes and electronic warfare systems under development. The Ghost Shark can be deployed from various platforms and is intended to fill capability gaps for the Royal Australian Navy.
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The modular design of the Ghost Shark XLAUV allows for mission-customized payloads, enhancing operational flexibility for the Royal Australian Navy.
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Source published 2 Nov 2026, 08:00 UTC