Australia's defense sector is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by the emergence of advanced technologies and strategic partnerships aimed at bolstering its maritime capabilities. At the forefront of this evolution is the Ghost Shark program, a collaborative initiative between the Australian Defence Department, Anduril Australia, and a consortium of industry partners. Designed to enhance the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN) undersea warfare capabilities, Ghost Shark represents a paradigm shift in autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) technology.
The Ghost Shark program's recent milestone achievement of delivering the first Extra-Large Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (XL-AUV) prototype ahead of schedule underscores the nation's commitment to innovation and security in the Indo-Pacific region. With three more prototypes set to follow, the program is poised to revolutionize maritime operations through its stealthy, long-range autonomous capabilities.
Unlike conventional submarines, Ghost Shark's design prioritizes agility and versatility. By eschewing the need for a crewed vessel's pressure-proof hull and sound-deadening equipment, Ghost Shark adopts a modular approa...
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