Ghost Sharks’ mines won’t be much use if Australia can’t act fast enough

Ghost Shark's confirmed mine-laying capability (12 covert mines per sortie, 3,200+ km range) strengthens Australia's maritime denial and archipelago defence without crew exposure, directly advancing Pillar 6 (Maritime Defence) autonomous capability. However, the article highlights a critical gap: Australia's political and operational decision-making speed may not match the tactical window required, raising questions about integration into force doctrine and readiness protocols.