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Ghost Shark: The huge stealth advantage of autonomous submarines

David Szondy
14 May 2024
3 min
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The Australian Government has taken delivery of the first Ghost Shark Extra-Large Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (XL-AUV).

Summary

  1. Australia's robotic submarine program is a year ahead of schedule.
  2. Three more XL-AUVs to arrive in 2025.
  3. The craft will allow the Navy to conduct stealthy, long-range undersea warfare.
  4. Capabilities include surveillance, reconnaissance and strike.
READ: Ghost Shark: The huge stealth advantage of autonomous submarines

References

  • Media Check: New Atlas - Media Bias Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY) 
  • Collections | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC. 
 

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