A NEW submarine contract awarded to Austal USA will enable the ship builder to develop a new facility at its Alabama shipyard.
The US$450 million contract from General Dynamics Electric Boat for the US Navy will fund Austal USA to enhance its existing infrastructure by designing, constructing and outfitting a new module fabrication and outfitting facility at its Mobile shipyard.
The new facility will support the U.S. Navy goal of delivering one Columbia-class and two Virginia-class submarines annually.
The contract will enable Austal USA to expand production capacity at its US shipyard in support of the U.S. Navy Submarine Industrial Base (SIB).
Austal Limited Chief Executive Officer Paddy Gregg said the contract award is a testament to the growing partnership with General Dynamic Electric Boat and demonstrates its confidence in Austal USA as a valuable industry partner for these two important U.S. Navy submarine programs.
“General Dynamics Electric Boat has recognised that Austal USA is a solid partner to deliver high-quality components for Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines,” Mr Gregg said.
“This growing partnership demonstrates confidence in Austal USA’s commitment to meet the needs of the U.S. maritime industrial base and support the most critical needs of the U.S. Navy.”
