Tag

Royal Australian Navy

All articles tagged with #royal australian navy

Australia Invests $1.1 Billion in Undersea 'Ghost Shark' Drones Amid Political Tensions
defense4 months ago

Australia Invests $1.1 Billion in Undersea 'Ghost Shark' Drones Amid Political Tensions

The Royal Australian Navy rapidly developed and deployed the Ghost Shark autonomous submarine, moving from prototype to fleet in less than three years through a collaborative, risk-taking approach with Anduril Australia, marking a significant advancement in autonomous undersea warfare and setting a potential model for other nations.

USS Edsall WWII Destroyer Discovered in Indian Ocean
history1 year ago

USS Edsall WWII Destroyer Discovered in Indian Ocean

The USS Edsall, a U.S. Navy destroyer sunk by Japanese forces during World War II, has been discovered at the bottom of the Indian Ocean by the Royal Australian Navy. The ship, which went down in 1942 with over 200 crew members, was found using advanced robotic systems. The discovery was announced on November 11, coinciding with Veteran's Day and Remembrance Day, as a tribute to the crew's sacrifice. Details on the ship's condition and preservation plans were not disclosed.