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Pat Conroy

Australian Minister for Defence Industry

Australia · 19 Oct 2026Australia unveils secret Ghost Shark payloads: sea mines, drone swarms and supply caches

Australia has revealed three previously secret payloads for its Ghost Shark robotic submarines, including naval mines, armed aerial drones and underwater supply caches, in a major expansion of the uncrewed fleet's military capabilities. Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy unveiled the weapons during a visit to defence technology company Anduril's Sydney headquarters, saying the submarines now “have teeth”.