US-based defense technology company Anduril Industries has opened a new manufacturing facility in Sydney, Australia.
Anduril’s new site, spanning 7,400sqm, is purpose-built to produce Ghost Shark, an extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle (XL-AUV). It will also add more than 150 high-skilled jobs to the local economy.
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The factory opening follows the Royal Australian Navy’s award of a $1.12bn (A$1.7bn) contract for a large fleet of Ghost Sharks. These are to be delivered over the next five years.
The facility amalgamates advanced robotic manufacturing, AI-driven logistics and a custom test tank for in-water verification of buoyancy, electrical systems and safety before sea trials.
The Ghost Shark manufacturing program has commenced with low-rate initial production, moving to full scale production in 2026. It incorporates input from a supply chain of over 40 Australian SMEs offering a broad range of components and materials.
Additionally, the site will also develop Dive-XL, the commercial baseline variant for export to allies and partners globally. However, it is subject to approval from the Australian government.
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By GlobalDataThe Hon. Pat Conroy, Australian Minister for Defence Industry, described the Ghost Shark as the most high-tech long-range autonomous underwater capability.
“This factory opening is about securing hundreds of well-paid high-skilled jobs and a future made in Australia,” he added.
David Goodrich OAM, chairman & CEO of Anduril Australia, remarked that the facility launch marked a defining moment to bring sovereign undersea capability to Australia.
“With the opening of this new facility, we are building local infrastructure and workforce. We are also investing in innovation, in partnerships, and in the future defence of our nation. We look forward to supporting Australia and its allies by producing Ghost Sharks right here in Sydney,” he added.
