Ghost Shark: The huge stealth advantage of autonomous submarines

Australia’s robotic submarine program is a year ahead of schedule as the government takes delivery of the first Ghost Shark Extra-Large Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (XL-AUV) prototype, with three more to follow next year.Continue ReadingCategory: Milita… Continue reading Ghost Shark: The huge stealth advantage of autonomous submarines

BAE Systems wins £3.95-billion contract to start SSN-AUKUS sub work

The UK/US/Australian AUKUS nuclear attack submarine treaty is moving from diplomacy to nuts-and-bolts after the UK Ministry of Defence awarded a £3.95-billion (US$4.8 billion) contract to begin detailed design work and long-term procurement for the SSN… Continue reading BAE Systems wins £3.95-billion contract to start SSN-AUKUS sub work

Australia to receive new design nuclear submarine under AUKUS treaty

The US, UK, and Australian governments have issued a joint statement outlining the AUKUS treaty plan to provide the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) with nuclear-powered attack submarines, which includes the development of a new British-designed AUKUS-class… Continue reading Australia to receive new design nuclear submarine under AUKUS treaty

Australia to build nuclear-powered submarines with US and UK tech

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has opted to use nuclear-powered submarines. On September 15, 2021, the United States, Britain, and Australia announced a new defense cooperation agreement called the “AUKUS” alliance, which includes helping Australia bu… Continue reading Australia to build nuclear-powered submarines with US and UK tech

Australia turns to 3D printing to maintain its submarine fleet

3D printing is set to go to sea in the form of an additive manufacturing technique for repairing submarines. Being developed by Australia’s dedicated submarine sustainment organization, ASC, in partnership with the CSIRO and DMTC Limited, the cold spra… Continue reading Australia turns to 3D printing to maintain its submarine fleet