Spotted on 13 July - a Ghost Shark extra-large autonomous undersea vessel (XL-AUV) without any concealment, on a Fleet Base East wharf alongside a shipping container and LHD HMAS Adelaide.
Later in the evening the ship hosted the opening ceremony for Exercise Talisman Sabre, although it will not be participating in the exercise itself.
Ghost Shark developer and manufacturer Anduril announced in August 2024 that subject to further government approval, the first production variant of the XL-AUV would be available by end of 2025.