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.
Prototype
- Production start
- Oct 2025
Technology · Uncrewed systems
Extra-large autonomous undersea vehicles
Submarine-sized autonomous vehicles (XLUUV/XL-AUV) for long-range ISR, mine laying and strike, such as Boeing's Orca and Anduril's Ghost Shark.
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Orca XLUUV
Boeing extra-large unmanned undersea vehicle for U.S. Navy mine laying, derived from Echo Voyager; five vehicles ordered.
Prototype
- Milestone
- Jun 11, 2025
Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist William Spears · Public domain (PD-USGov-Military-Navy)
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Naval News · Sep 10, 2025 · Supports Organization technology, Technology
““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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Naval News · Sep 28, 2022 · Supports Organization technology
“The U.S. Navy's Orca Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) is 64% over its original cost estimate and at least 3 years late.”
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