Anduril unveils Ghost Shark XL-AUV prototype in Australia

Published on April 20, 2024

This co-development contract is ahead of schedule and on budget as the team debuts its first prototype vehicle for the Royal Australian Navy.

Anduril has debuted the Ghost Shark extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle (XL-AUV).

Anduril originally began commercial negotiations with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) to indigenously manufacture and deliver three XL-AUVs, in Australia, within three years back in May 2022.

This established a co-development contract, currently worth A$140m ($90.1m), between Anduril, RAN, the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) and the Defence Science Technology Group.

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