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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 · Unveiled Dec 12, 2022

PrototypeUnderseaProduction startOct 2025
Milestones20222025
  1. UnveiledGhost Shark name revealed, confirmed
  2. Production startFirst production Ghost Shark rolls off the Sydney line, reported

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.

Timeline2

  1. UnveiledConfirmed

    Ghost Shark name revealed

  2. 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.

The latest 10 milestones. 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.

Operators1

  • AUAustralia

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.

    Source

Unit costs and contract unit prices for this system, 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.

Capabilities1