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Mines, drones, supplies: Australia lets adversaries know what Ghost Shark can do - The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site
Why it matters
Ghost Shark demonstrates Australia's amphibious and littoral warfare capability—critical for Northern Arc defence and contested-island scenarios. Public disclosure of exercise scope, drone integration, mine-laying tactics, and supply-chain operations signals ADF readiness but also reveals operational doctrine to potential adversaries including China.
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