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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.

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