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Anduril Opens Sydney Factory as First Ghost Shark AUV Rolls Off Line

The facility launches low‑rate production under a A$1.7 billion Royal Australian Navy program, with the initial vehicle set for sea trials before a January 2026 delivery.

The first production variant Ghost Shark XL-AUV hangs above a water tank at the company's production facility in Sydney, Australia. Photo: Anduril Industries
A Ghost Shark autonomous undersea vehicle stands inside Anduril Australia’s new manufacturing facility during its opening ceremony, following the Royal Australian Navy's award of a A$1.7 billion contract to Anduril Australia in September, in Sydney, Australia, October 31, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams
Anduril Factory Sydney, with the first production Ghost Shark drone ready for in-water testing. Image Anduril.
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Overview

  • The 7,400 m² Alexandria site is purpose‑built for Ghost Shark and includes robotic manufacturing, AI‑enabled logistics and a custom in‑water test tank for pre‑sea verification.
  • Anduril has started low‑rate initial production and plans to ramp to full‑scale manufacturing in 2026 under the five‑year Program of Record.
  • The project is expected to create about 150 high‑skilled jobs and draw on more than 40 Australian suppliers to build a sovereign industrial base.
  • The extra‑large autonomous underwater vehicle is designed for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and strike, fits in a 40‑foot container for launch from vessels or wharves, and can operate at depth for up to 10 days.
  • Following an AU$140 million prototype phase that delivered three vehicles ahead of schedule, the program now aims to field a large fleet for the Royal Australian Navy, with potential exports subject to Australian government approval.