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Dominic Giannini

Ghost Shark submarine drones to bolster Australian navy

The federal government is investing $1.7 billion on a new fleet of submarine drones. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Stealthy submarine drones will bolster the Australian navy, allowing it to expand surveillance and increase long-range strike power. 

The federal government has put $1.7 billion toward the Ghost Shark, with the first tranche to arrive in January 2026.

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