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Australia approved three payloads for its autonomous Ghost Shark submarine, including aerial drones, sea mines and equipment for special forces.
Australia approved aerial drones, sea mines and equipment for special forces as payloads for its autonomous Ghost Shark submarine, reports AFP via eNCA. The Australian Department of Defence approved the three payloads after secret trials.
Ghost Shark can carry up to 12 sea mines. It can also launch Altius aerial drones made by Anduril Industries for reconnaissance and strikes in coordinated groups.
Anduril developed the extra large submarine drone with Australian defence scientists and is building a fleet for Canberra under an A$1.8 billion contract. Officials said Ghost Shark can travel long distances and operate alongside crewed submarines.
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