US Navy Selects 6 Companies for Large Unmanned Surface Vessel Study Work
The U.S. Navy has awarded contracts totaling $41,985,112 to six companies for Large Unmanned Surface Vessel (LUSV) studies.
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Austal USA Delivers 12th Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) ship to U.S. Navy
Austal Limited is pleased to announce that USNS Newport (EPF 12) has been delivered to the United States Navy from Austal USA's state-of-the-art shipyard in Mobile, Alabama.
The Future USS Savannah (LCS 28) Christened at Austal USA
A small audience of dignitaries celebrated the christening of the future USS Savannah (LCS 28) on 29 August at Austal’s advanced ship manufacturing facility. Savannah is the 14th of 19 small surface combatants Austal USA has under contract with the U.S. Navy.
U.S. Navy 12th EPF vessel – USNS Newport (EPF 12) – Completes Sea Trials
Austal USA and the U.S. Navy’s Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) program successfully completed integrated trials on the future USNS Newport (EPF 12), in the Gulf of Mexico. The ship is now ready to be delivered to the U.S. Navy.
Austal USA Delivers 12th Independence-class LCS to U.S. Navy
The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Oakland (LCS 24) June 26 during a ceremony at Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama. Oakland is the 22nd littoral combat ship (LCS) and the 12th ship of the Independence-class built by Austal USA.
Austal USA to provide LCS Class design services to all LCS ships
Austal USA has been awarded a modification to previously awarded contract with a total potential value of $43,362,000 by the United States Department of Defense. This contract was modified to exercise the options for LCS Class design services, material to support LCS Class design services, and the Integrated Data Product Model Environment (IDPME).
US Government to invest in Austal USA shipbuilding and maintenance capacity
The United States Department of Defense, in support of US Navy Shipbuilding Industrial Base, has announced a US$50 million Defense Production Act Title III Agreement (DPA Agreement) with Austal USA.
GE Delivers First Lightweight Composite Gas Turbine Module for Future U.S. LCS
GE Marine announced it has delivered its first new lightweight LM2500 composite gas turbine module to Austal USA for the future USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32).
Future USS Oakland Completes Successful Acceptance Trials
The future USS Oakland (LCS 24) successfully concluded acceptance trials here May 22, following a series of in-port and underway demonstrations in the Gulf of Mexico.
Austal USA Lays Keel of Future USS Canberra – 30th Littoral Combat Ship for the U.S. Navy
Austal USA hosted the Hon Marise Payne, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, for the keel laying ceremony of the future USS Canberra (LCS 30) at its Mobile, Ala. shipyard on March 10, 2020.