Austal
Country: Australia
Founded: 1988
Headquarters: Henderson, Australia
About Austal
Australian shipbuilder and defence prime contractor specialising in high-speed aluminium vessels, littoral combat ships, and expeditionary fast transports for the US Navy, Australian Defence Force, and international navies. Operates major shipyards in Henderson, Western Australia, and Mobile, Alabama.
Specializations
- littoral combat ships
- fast transports
- patrol boats
- aluminium vessels
Notable Programs
- Independence-class LCS
- EPF Expeditionary Fast Transport
- HMAS Armidale-class OPV