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Australia reveals Ghost Shark UUV will lay 12 mines per sortie and deploy Altius strike drones

Published 21 October 2026

Australia’s Department of Defence disclosed expanded mission sets for the Anduril-built Ghost Shark large autonomous underwater vehicle: the system will be able to lay up to 12 sea mines per sortie, launch Altius UAVs for reconnaissance and strike operations, and deliver underwater equipment supplies autonomously. Production runs under an AUD 1.7 billion contract, with Australia committing AUD 5.8 billion to autonomous underwater systems over the coming decade.

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