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Austal USA begins construction of second Offshore Patrol Cutter for US Coast Guard
Austal USA has received a USD 273 million contract option from the United States Coast Guard for the construction of a second Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) and the procurement of long lead-time materials for a third vessel.
Australian gov’t approves strategic shipbuilding deal with Austal
The Australian Government has approved a Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA) with Austal Limited, formally appointing the company’s new subsidiary, Austal Defence Shipbuilding Australia, as the Commonwealth’s strategic shipbuilder for Tier 2 surface combatants based at Henderson, Western Australia.
Austal secures new financing to advance manufacturing growth
Austal has refinanced its debt facilities as part of a broader effort to support its $1.2 billion capital expansion program in the United States, strengthening the company’s position in global defence manufacturing.
Austal secures $270M contract to build hydrogen-ready high-speed ferry
Austal Australasia has secured a contract valued between A$265 million and A$275 million to design and construct a 130-metre "hydrogen-ready" high-speed ferry for Swedish shipping company Gotlandsbolaget.
Austal Australia to build two more Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats for ABF
Austal Limited has announced a contract extension for the construction of two additional Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats, set to be delivered to the Australian Border Force (ABF).
Austal USA secures $220M contract to support US Navy submarine manufacturing
Austal Limited has announced that its US subsidiary, Austal USA, has been awarded a USD 152 million (approximately AUD 220 million) contract by the US Navy.
Austal USA wins $55M contract for two additional Navy LCUs
Austal announced that its US subsidiary, Austal USA, has been awarded a contract modification valued at USD 54,997,317 (AUD 84,455,364) for the construction of two additional Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1700-class vessels for the United States Navy.
Austal secures contract to build wind-powered trimaran for Vela Transport
Austal announced that its subsidiary, Austal Australasia, has secured a contract to design and construct a 66.8-metre wind-powered aluminium cargo trimaran for Vela Transport of Bayonne, France.
Austal and Civmec join forces for landing craft heavy project
In a major boost to Australia's naval shipbuilding industry, Austal Limited and Civmec Limited have signed an MOU to form a joint venture, aiming to submit a proposal for the Commonwealth's LAND8710 Phase 2, Landing Craft Heavy project.
Austal reaches major milestone with 20th patrol boat delivery
Austal Australia has delivered the 20th Guardian-class Patrol Boat (GCPB) to the Australian Department of Defence.