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        "id": 2044856,
        "msgid": "australia-develops-new-weapons-for-ghost-shark-underwater-drone-1792410737",
        "date": "2026-10-19 18:06:43",
        "title": "Australia develops new weapons for \u2018Ghost Shark\u2019 underwater drone",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Technology",
        "summary": "Australia is developing modular payloads for its Ghost Shark autonomous underwater vehicle, including sea mines and unmanned aerial vehicles, as well as technologies for the Speartooth and BlueBottle uncrewed surface vessels. The work is intended to bolster the navy\u2019s underwater combat and seabed capabilities and protect critical subsea infrastructure, backed by a planned A$4 billion investment over ten years.",
        "content": "<p>Moscow (ANTARA) \u2013 Australia is developing a range of new weapons for\nthe Ghost Shark autonomous underwater vehicle, from sea mines to\nunmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).<\/p>\n<p>The development was announced in a joint statement by Australian\nDefence Minister Richard Marles and Defence Industry Minister Pat\nConroy, published on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe modular design of these platforms allows them to operate with\ndifferent types of payload, depending on the mission. Examples include\nlong-range delivery of supplies, sea mines and unmanned aerial\nvehicles,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n<p>The new weapons systems and technologies are being developed and\nintegrated not only into the Ghost Shark underwater vehicle, but also\ninto the Speartooth and BlueBottle uncrewed surface vessels.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the technologies are intended to expand the Australian Navy\u2019s\nability to conduct underwater combat operations and seabed missions,\ndeny adversaries access to maritime areas, and protect critical subsea\ninfrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>Under Australia\u2019s 2026 Defence Strategy, the government plans to\nallocate up to A$4 billion over ten years to strengthen autonomous and\nuncrewed underwater warfare capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>Of that total, around A$1.2 billion is earmarked to procure a fleet\nof Ghost Shark underwater vehicles.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/australia-develops-new-weapons-for-ghost-shark-underwater-drone-1792410737",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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