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Australia Says Unmanned Submarine to Carry Mines, Aerial Drones
Australia plans to arm its fleet of underwater drones, announcing that its unmanned submarines will be able to deploy sea mines or aerial drones. The Ghost Shark submarine will be able to deploy up to 12 sea mines, or drones for aerial surveillance…
Ghost Sharks to be armed with aerial drones and advanced sea mines
Australia's Ghost Shark submarines will carry advanced sea mines and launch armed aerial drones, according to newly declassified details. While it was previously known the Ghost Sharks were armed, until now it has not been clear exactly how they…
Ellie Goulding in hypocrisy row after promoting pink diamonds from toxic mine
Pop star Ellie Goulding has admitted a “mortifying” error of judgement after promoting pink diamonds from a mine embroiled in a 'forever chemicals' row. The eco-campaigner – an ambassador for wildlife charity WWF who received…
Minns accused of bypassing high court ruling with laws to allow NSW mine to increase coal production by 32%
The Minns government says it will introduce special legislation to allow a mine in the New South Wales Hunter Valley that was the subject of high court proceedings to increase its coal production by 32% per year. The premier, Chris Minns, said the…
NSW government drafts law to allow Upper Hunter mine to increase output
The NSW Labor government will introduce legislation to the state's parliament aiming to shore up 400 jobs at an Upper Hunter coal mine. The legislation, if passed, will allow MACH Energy to operate its Mount Pleasant mine with its current workforce…
Oil tanker on fire after hitting mine in Hormuz: Iran's Guards
TEHRAN — Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Monday an oil tanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a mine, the latest such incident since Tehran tightened its grip of the waterway. Iran seized control of the strait after war…
Kaiser gold loan exit frees $600K a month for mine growth
Multi-asset gold producer Kaiser Reef has put a senior secured gold loan to bed, immediately unchaining $600,000 per month in operating cash flow. The move adds another shot of financial firepower to its growth ambitions in Tasmania and Victoria…
Explosive swarms and hidden mines: How Ghost Sharks will transform undersea warfare
Australia's new fleet of robotic submarines will be capable of carrying 12 sea mines and unleashing swarms of explosive drones against enemy targets thousands of kilometres from shore, as the federal government unveils previously secret weapons…
Lachlan treasure chest draws fresh wave of NSW mining hopefuls
Australia's legendary Lachlan Fold Belt has long been one of the nation's great mineral treasure chests, sprawling more than 700 kilometres through central New South Wales and into Victoria, featuring billions of dollars' worth of copper and gold…
Australia Expands Ghost Shark Submarine's Role to Include Sea Mines
Australia will broaden the Ghost Shark autonomous submarine's role with mine deployment, aerial drones and support for special forces, adding options to a naval program intended for missions far from shore. At a Sydney announcement on Oct. 19…
NSW rushes laws to protect 400 mine jobs after High Court ruling
The NSW government will rush laws through parliament to shield 400 workers at a Hunter Valley coal mine from job cuts that the owner says would be forced on it by a contentious High Court ruling. The state intervention is a direct response to an…
Premier intervenes over Hunter Valley coal mine expansion after High Court ruling
The Minns government will intervene to give a Hunter Valley coal mine a licence to dig up millions of tonnes more each year despite a seismic High Court ruling that found its approval was invalid because it had failed to reckon with emissions from…
Britney Spears Seemingly Throws Shots at Pop Stars Today: 'At Least Mine Was Real
There has been a concentrated effort at recreating the superstardom of Britney Spears. After all, she was the face of pop music when it was at its highest point. Why wouldn't they want to try and bring back the feeling we're dearly missing today?
Australia says unmanned submarine to carry mines, aerial drones
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published Oct 19, 2026, 12:50 PM Australia plans to arm its fleet of underwater drones, announcing that its unmanned submarines will be able to deploy sea mines or aerial drones. The…
Australia's new 'Ghost Shark' submarines to carry aerial drones, sea mines
SYDNEY: Australia is boosting its undersea warfare capability by equipping its Ghost Shark autonomous submarine with 'swarms' of aerial drones and sea mines, its defence ministry said on Monday (Oct 19). US defence technology start-up Anduril…
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