breakingGhost Shark subs: Richard Marles announces $1.7 billion commitment to manufacture autonomous submarinesMax CorstorphanThe NightlyWed, 10 September 2025 9:25AMCommentsComments
Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles has announced a $1.7 billion defence commitment to manufacture highly sophisticated autonomous submarines, capable of conducting intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and strike operations.
“Today, we are announcing a $1.7 billion commitment over the next five years to manufacturer Ghost Shark in Australia,” Mr Marles said on Wednesday.
Mr Marles, who is Minister for Defence, said the ANL contract would “see the development and manufacturing of Ghost Shark” in Australia.
“It exemplifies the fact that Australia is leading the world in terms of autonomous underwater military capabilities,” he said.
“A ghost shark is capable of engaging in intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and strike.
This is a profoundly important capability for the Royal Australian Navy.
Mr Marles said the contract will see “dozens of these units built for the Royal Australian Navy”.
The Minister for Defence would not share specific numbers of subs.
The massive investment, Mr Marles said would supporting around 120 jobs and during the life of this contract, it will create another 150 jobs at the facility in Alexandria, Sydney.
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