First Look at Ghost Shark XL-AUV's Payload Bay and Modular Capabilities
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Recent photographs have provided a first public glimpse into the payload bay of Australia's Ghost Shark extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle (XL-AUV). This unveiling comes as the Royal Australian Navy outlines its plans for the Ghost Shark to conduct various missions, including intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike operations. The images were captured during a visit by Pat Conroy, Australia’s Minister for Defense Industry, to the Anduril Australia factory in Sydney.
The significance of the Ghost Shark's modular design lies in its ability to accommodate different mission-specific systems, allowing for versatile operational configurations. The newly disclosed payload options include deploying sea mines, establishing supply caches on the seabed, and launching ALTIUS aerial drones for extended reconnaissance and strike capabilities. Minister Conroy emphasized that the Ghost Shark is now equipped to inflict damage on potential adversaries, highlighting its strategic importance.
Looking ahead, the deployment of ALTIUS drones from the Ghost Shark could enhance naval forces' ISR capabilities beyond the submarine's own sensors. However, details regarding which ALTIUS variants will be compatible with the Ghost Shark remain undisclosed. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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Ghost Shark Extra-Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles’ Payload Bay Seen For First Time
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