Anduril Launches Production of Ghost Shark for Australian Navy

SYDNEY, Australia — Anduril has officially opened a new factory in Sydney to produce its Ghost Shark Extra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (XL-AUV) for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The announcement was made during the factory’s launch, attended by key officials including Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy and Anduril Australia CEO David Goodrich.

The facility, covering 7,400 square meters, features advanced robotic manufacturing, AI-driven logistics, and a custom test tank for in-water verification of buoyancy, electrical systems, and safety. The first Ghost Shark vehicle has already rolled off the production line ahead of schedule, ready for sea acceptance testing before delivery in January 2026.

“Today marks a defining moment in our mission to bring sovereign undersea capability to Australia,” said Goodrich. He emphasized that the facility would create over 150 skilled jobs while strengthening local supply chains through partnerships with more than 40 Australian small and medium enterprises.

Pat Conroy praised the Ghost Shark, stating, “The Ghost Shark is the most high-tech long-range autonomous underwater capability that exists in the world today.” He added that the factory represents a commitment to Australian ingenuity and job creation.

The production of the Ghost Shark follows a co-development contract signed in May 2022 between Anduril, RAN, and Australia’s Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG). The program’s initial phase involved delivering three prototypes under a contract valued at A$140 million, all achieved on budget and on time.

Anduril expects to ramp up production to full-scale levels by 2026, with plans to deliver the fleet of Ghost Sharks over the next five years. This will support the RAN’s future surface combatant fleet and upcoming nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS pact.