Austal, Mitsubishi Deals Boost WA Shipbuilding

Austal, Mitsubishi deals boost WA shipbuilding

Two major government agreements announced today with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Austal have confirmed that Henderson will play a key role as Australia’s shipbuilding precinct.

Australia approves Austal strategic shipbuilding agreement

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Fed Gov't approves Austal strategic shipbuilding agreement - Manufacturers' Monthly

Image: Austal Australia Austal Limited has secured a landmark agreement with the Australian Government to become the strategic shipbuilder for Tier 2 surface combatants at Henderson, Western Australia. The Commonwealth has formally approved the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA) with Austal’s newly created subsidiary, Austal Defence Shipbuilding Australia (Austal Defence Australia). The SSA finalises terms that appoint Austal Defence Austral…