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Tess Ikonomou

REVEALED: Underwater drones to give defence force real edge | Rare Historical Photos

The Australian-designed undersea Ghost Shark drone has been unveiled ahead of in-water testing. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

A factory in Sydney will help give the Australian navy an underwater edge as it prepares to build dozens of autonomous submarine drones.

Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy joined Chief of Navy Mark Hammond for the launch of US defence company Anduril's factory, where they will make the underwater drones also known as Ghost Sharks.

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