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The '''Ghost Shark''' is an [[Unmanned underwater vehicle|autonomous underwater vehicle]] that is being jointly developed by [[Anduril Industries]] and the [[Department of Defence (Australia)|Department of Defence]] for the [[Royal Australian Navy]]. Three prototypes have been ordered. The first of the submarines was publicly revealed in April 2024.
==Project history==
[[Anduril Industries]] signed a contract with the Royal Australian Navy and the [[Defence Science and Technology Group]] in May 2022. Under this contract the company is required to produce three prototype autonomous submarines over three years. It is intended for a design that is suitable for manufacturing to be ready by mid-2025.<ref name="Tucker Australia "*****" a new sub">{{cite web |last1=Tucker |first1=Patrick |title=Australia "*****" a new sub drone far faster than the US Navy could have, company says |url=https://www.defenseone.com/technolo...aster-us-navy-could-have-company-says/395949/ |website=Defense One |access-date=28 April 2024 |language=en |date=22 April 2024}}</ref> The submarines were named the 'Ghost Shark' in December 2022.<ref name="Defence Ghost Shark a stealthy">{{cite web |title=Ghost Shark a stealthy ‘game-changer’ |url=https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-12-14/ghost-shark-stealthy-game-changer |publisher=Department of Defence |access-date=28 April 2024 |date=14 December 2022}}</ref>
The first prototype Ghost Shark was publicly revealed in April 2024. At this time Anduril Australia and Defence stated that the project was running on budget and ahead of schedule.<ref name="ADM Defence and Anduril unveil">{{cite news |title=Defence and Anduril unveil first Ghost Shark prototype |url=https://www.australiandefence.com.a...nd-anduril-unveil-first-ghost-shark-prototype |access-date=28 April 2024 |work=Australian Defence Magazine |date=18 April 2024}}</ref> During the unveiling event Anduril's senior vice president engineering stated that trials of the type had been underway "for some time", though he was unable to disclose for how long.<ref name="Tucker Australia "*****" a new sub" />
==Role and characteristics==
The Department of Defence has stated that the Ghost Shark will provide a "stealthy, long-range autonomous undersea warfare capability that can conduct persistent intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and strike, and enhance Navy’s ability to operate with allies and partners".<ref name="ADM Defence and Anduril unveil" /> Details of the submarine's characteristics and intended missions have not been publicly released as of April 2024.<ref name="Tucker Australia "*****" a new sub" />
==See also==
*[[Future of the Royal Australian Navy]]
*[[Royal Australian Navy Submarine Service]]
*[[Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat]]
==References==
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[[Category:Submarines of Australia]]
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The '''Ghost Shark''' is an [[Unmanned underwater vehicle|autonomous underwater vehicle]] that is being jointly developed by [[Anduril Industries]] and the [[Department of Defence (Australia)|Department of Defence]] for the [[Royal Australian Navy]]. Three prototypes have been ordered. The first of the submarines was publicly revealed in April 2024.
==Project history==
[[Anduril Industries]] signed a contract with the Royal Australian Navy and the [[Defence Science and Technology Group]] in May 2022. Under this contract the company is required to produce three prototype autonomous submarines over three years. It is intended for a design that is suitable for manufacturing to be ready by mid-2025.<ref name="Tucker Australia "*****" a new sub">{{cite web |last1=Tucker |first1=Patrick |title=Australia "*****" a new sub drone far faster than the US Navy could have, company says |url=https://www.defenseone.com/technolo...aster-us-navy-could-have-company-says/395949/ |website=Defense One |access-date=28 April 2024 |language=en |date=22 April 2024}}</ref> The submarines were named the 'Ghost Shark' in December 2022.<ref name="Defence Ghost Shark a stealthy">{{cite web |title=Ghost Shark a stealthy ‘game-changer’ |url=https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-12-14/ghost-shark-stealthy-game-changer |publisher=Department of Defence |access-date=28 April 2024 |date=14 December 2022}}</ref>
The first prototype Ghost Shark was publicly revealed in April 2024. At this time Anduril Australia and Defence stated that the project was running on budget and ahead of schedule.<ref name="ADM Defence and Anduril unveil">{{cite news |title=Defence and Anduril unveil first Ghost Shark prototype |url=https://www.australiandefence.com.a...nd-anduril-unveil-first-ghost-shark-prototype |access-date=28 April 2024 |work=Australian Defence Magazine |date=18 April 2024}}</ref> During the unveiling event Anduril's senior vice president engineering stated that trials of the type had been underway "for some time", though he was unable to disclose for how long.<ref name="Tucker Australia "*****" a new sub" />
==Role and characteristics==
The Department of Defence has stated that the Ghost Shark will provide a "stealthy, long-range autonomous undersea warfare capability that can conduct persistent intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and strike, and enhance Navy’s ability to operate with allies and partners".<ref name="ADM Defence and Anduril unveil" /> Details of the submarine's characteristics and intended missions have not been publicly released as of April 2024.<ref name="Tucker Australia "*****" a new sub" />
==See also==
*[[Future of the Royal Australian Navy]]
*[[Royal Australian Navy Submarine Service]]
*[[Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat]]
==References==
{{reflist}}
[[Category:Submarines of Australia]]
Okumaya devam et...