Anduril Australia Unveils New Ghost Shark Factory
On 31 October 2025, Anduril Australia inaugurated its new Ghost Shark manufacturing facility in Sydney. Spanning 7,400m², this factory will produce advanced underwater vehicles for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).
Facility Opening and Key Attendees
The event, attended by Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy and Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, marked the rollout of the first series-produced Ghost Shark XLAUV (extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle), ahead of its planned delivery.
“The Ghost Shark is the most high-tech, long-range autonomous underwater capability that exists in the world today….” – Minister Pat Conroy
Contract and Production Schedule
This milestone follows the RAN’s awarding of a A$1.7 billion (US$1.1 billion) program-of-record contract to Anduril just seven weeks earlier for a fleet of Ghost Sharks. The first vessel is set for in-water testing and is expected to be delivered by January 2026, with additional units planned over the next five years.
Production Phases
- Currently in low-rate initial production
- Full-scale production to commence in 2026
Project Significance
“This project is an exemplar of how the government and Defence are partnering with innovative companies to rapidly deliver capability to the warfighter.” – Minister Pat Conroy
Prior Development Work
Before the program of record, Anduril Australia co-developed and produced three Ghost Shark prototypes under a three-year A$140 million (US$92 million) contract.
Summary: Anduril Australia's new Sydney factory marks a major step in delivering cutting-edge autonomous underwater vehicles to the Royal Australian Navy under a significant multi-year production contract.