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Anduril is bringing their autonomous underwater vehicles somewhere new: Australia.

What’s happening:

  • Anduril has officially begun production of their Ghost Shark autonomous underwater vehicles at their new production facility located in Sydney, Australia

Why it matters:‍

  • This is the first time ever that Anduril has opened a major manufacturing facility in Australia

Going deeper:‍

  • The Australian government previously struck a $1.1B USD deal with Anduril to supply the Royal Australian Navy with Ghost Shark vehicles over the next five years
  • Anduril’s Ghost Shark vehicles are capable of operating for up to ten full days underwater and can reach depths of more than 6,000 feet to perform surveillance and intelligence missions

The intrigue:‍

  • Kraken Robotics (TSXV: PNG) is one of the primary suppliers for Anduril’s Ghost Shark vehicles and is expected to provide Anduril with advanced sonar systems and batteries for their new contract with the Royal Australian Navy