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Anduril Opens Sydney Plant to Build 'Ghost Shark' Undersea Drones for Australian Navy

The first vehicle finished ahead of schedule, heading into in‑water testing before a planned January handover.

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‑square‑metre facility will produce Ghost Shark autonomous underwater vehicles under a A$1.7 billion, five‑year contract awarded in September.
  • Anduril says the first Ghost Shark is complete and ready for in‑water trials, with delivery to the Royal Australian Navy targeted for January.
  • Full‑scale manufacturing is slated for 2026, with the program set to build dozens of vehicles in Sydney.
  • The project is expected to create about 150 high‑skilled jobs and source parts and materials from more than 40 Australian suppliers.
  • Potential exports to the United States and other partners remain subject to Australian government approval, as officials highlighted new uncrewed capability and teaming with crewed fleets.