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Ghost Shark

Extra-large autonomous undersea vehicle co-developed by Anduril and Australia's Defence for ISR and strike; three prototypes delivered before the 2025 fleet contract.

by Anduril Industries

PrototypeUnderseaProduction startOct 2025

Extra-large autonomous undersea vehicle co-developed by Anduril and Australia's Defence for ISR and strike; three prototypes delivered before the 2025 fleet contract.

Timeline1

  1. Production startReported

    First production Ghost Shark rolls off the Sydney line

    Anduril opened its Ghost Shark factory in Sydney as the first production vehicle was completed, ahead of planned delivery to the Royal Australian Navy in January 2026.

    SourcesNaval Today

Solid entries are confirmed, outlined reported, dashed estimated or still to come; dotted italic entries are speculative. Dates show only the precision the sources give.

Technologies1

Cost to the government

  • Total acquisition costConfirmed
    1.70B AUD
    Then-year $ · Australia

    AUD 1.7B five-year contract with Anduril Australia (Sep 2025) for delivery, maintenance and continued development of the Ghost Shark fleet; vehicle quantity not stated ('dozens' per press). Not a pure procurement figure.

    Defence Science and Technology Group

Unit costs and contract unit prices for this product, and budget figures for the programs that buy it. Each figure states its dollar basis and links its source; contract values are under Programs & awards.

Operators1

  • AUAustralia

News2

Sources3

  1. 1.
    NewsAnduril opens Ghost Shark manufacturing facility in Sydney

    Naval Today · Oct 31, 2025 · Supports: System milestone

    “the first Ghost Shark extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle (XL-AUV) has rolled off the line ahead of schedule and is ready for sea acceptance testing”
  2. 2.
    Government recordFleet of Ghost Sharks set to patrol our waters

    Defence Science and Technology Group · Sep 16, 2025 · Supports: Cost · amount

    “The Australian Government is investing $1.7 billion in a fleet of Australian-designed and built extra-large autonomous undersea vehicles, known as Ghost Sharks, for the Royal Australian Navy.”
  3. 3.
    NewsAnduril Ghost Shark Now Australian A$1.7 BN Program Of Record

    Naval News · Sep 10, 2025 · Supports: System

    ““This is a critical capability that the Albanese Government is delivering at pace – with all three prototypes delivered on budget and ahead of schedule.”

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