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A fantastic first day for the Austal team at the Indian Ocean Defence & Security (IODS) Conference in Perth, Western Australia, "where AUKUS meets the QUAD". CEO Paddy Gregg and the #team welcomed many guests to the stand; including Acting Prime Minister of Australia and Defence Minister, the Hon. Richard Marles MP, Defence Industry Minister the Hon. Pat Conroy MP, Minister for Veterans Affairs and Defence Personnel, the Hon. Matt Keogh MP, Premier of Western Australia, the Hon. Roger Cook MLA and WA Defence Industry Minister the Hon. Paul Papalia CSC MLA. We were also honoured to host visits by naval and government delegations from around the world, including Chief of Naval Operations, US Navy, Admiral Lisa Franchetti; Chief of Staff, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Admiral Akira Saito; and Senior Advisor to the Japanese Minister for Defense, Takami Yasuhiro. #austal #austalaustralia #IODS2024 #whereAUKUSmeetstheQUAD #defence #defenceindustry

Austal Limited and Civmec Limited have today announced the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to form a Joint Venture (JV) to submit a proposal to the Commonwealth of Australia to support the LAND8710 Phase 2, Landing Craft Heavy (LC-H) project. LAND8710 Phase 2 (LC-H) will deliver enhanced transport and littoral manoeuvre capability to the Australian Army to enable greater capacity and reach over the Indo-pacific region. Under the MOU, Austal and Civmec will develop the structure, delivery process and detailed scope of the JV in preparation to submit tenders to the Commonwealth for LAND8710 Phase 2 (LC-H). It is intended for the JV to contract directly to the Commonwealth to undertake shipbuilding tasks for the LC-H project within the assembly hall at Civmec’s Henderson facility. Civmec’s Executive Chairman, Mr Jim Fitzgerald, said “The proposed Joint Venture between Austal and Civmec will be an important step to ensure the continuation of naval shipbuilding at Henderson, with tenders, detailed scopes and commercial arrangement now able to be finalised at pace.” “By combining Civmec’s Henderson shipbuilding facilities, which include the largest heavy engineering facility of its kind in Australia, our systems, steel manufacturing expertise and 4,000 strong labour force, together with Austal’s naval shipbuilding experience and long track record of delivery, the JV would be very well placed to deliver efficient Continuous Naval Shipbuilding in Western Australia to Defence.” “There are many details to work through, including expansion of Civmec’s footprint in Henderson to ensure there is no impact to Civmec’s ongoing work for the resources, energy and infrastructure sectors”. Austal’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Paddy Gregg, said “We are excited by what a partnership could mean for continuous sovereign shipbuilding, particularly in Western Australia. A partnership and commercial arrangement with Civmec should complement our Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement with the Commonwealth.” “It would provide the Commonwealth with immediate access to a larger pool of skilled shipbuilding workers that can transition across multiple projects via a ‘consolidated Henderson’ model. It will allow the Commonwealth to continue to leverage Austal’s naval shipbuilding experience and track record of delivery for the Commonwealth, including the upcoming Landing Craft-Heavy program.” #austal #civmec #ausarmy #landingcraft #landingcraftheavy #defence #defenceindustry #sovereigncapability

Austal was proud to host Minister for Defence Industry, The Hon Pat Conroy MP at the Henderson, Western Australia shipyard today, where he announced that the build of 18 landing craft (medium) for the Australian Army is being accelerated. Minister Conroy was joined for the announcement by Western Australia’s Minister for Defence Industry The Hon Paul Papalia CSC MLA; Federal Member for Fremantle, Josh Wilson MP; State Member for Cockburn David Scaife MLA; Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, AO DSC; Head of Patrol Boats & Specialist Ships, RADM Wendy Malcolm AM CSC, Deputy Secretary Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Jim McDowell, Austal Limited CEO Paddy Gregg and Birdon Executive General Manager Mark Albertson. The first of the medium landing craft vessels, designed by Birdon Group and to be built by Austal at the Henderson Shipyard in Western Australia, are scheduled for delivery in 2026. The Minister also confirmed that an additional eight landing craft (heavy) will be built by Austal at Henderson. “Building Australia’s new fleet of landing craft is part of the Government’s commitment to continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia and a future made in Australia. This pipeline of work will result in opportunities for the Australian defence industry and while supporting a highly skilled shipbuilding workforce for years to come.” The Landing Craft (Medium) has a range of up to 2000 nautical miles when operating with the Landing Craft Heavy, and is capable of transporting up to 90 tonnes, equivalent to four High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), or one main battle tank, or one infantry fighting vehicle and two Bushmasters. #austal #austalaustralia #birdon #ausarmy #landingcraftmedium #landingcraftheavy #defenceindustry #sovereigncapability #henderson #westernaustralia

In the lead up to the Indian Ocean Defence & Security (IODS) Conference (IODS) in Perth, Western Australia the Patrol Boat Autonomy Trial #team is pleased to release a new video that highlights the success of the four-day endurance trial, completed in April 2024. Austal Australia, Greenroom Robotics and Trusted Autonomous Systems, together with the crew from International Maritime Services completed a series of tests on remote and autonomous operations, over an extended period of time on ‘Sentinel’, a decommissioned Armidale-class Patrol Boat, off the coast of Western Australia. Designed to test the reliability of, and build trust in the vessel’s autonomous systems, the endurance trial included a number of collision avoidance events that demonstrated the capabilities of the platform and navigation programs that may help deliver optionally crewed vessels for the Royal Australian Navy in the future. To learn more, or meet some of the PBAT team, visit the Austal stand (A-10) at IODS 2024 from 24 – 26 July 2024. Register here > https://lnkd.in/gKpsVD3F View the PBAT Endurance Trial Video on Austal's YouTube channel; https://lnkd.in/gxN-xMwW #austal #austalaustralia #greenroomrobotics #trustedautonomoussystems #ausnavy #patrolboat #autonomy #patrolboatautonomytrial

Austal Australia has delivered the 20th Guardian-class Patrol Boat (GCPB) to the Australian Department of Defence. The vessel, Tobwaan Mainiku, for the Republic of Kiribati, was accepted by representatives of the Department of Defence at the Austal shipyard in Henderson, Western Australia on 12th July 2024. Austal Limited Chief Executive Officer Paddy Gregg said the delivery of the 20th Guardian-class patrol boat highlighted the industry-leading productivity of the Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project, now comprising 24 vessels. “The Austal Australia team, together with our valued supply chain and defence industry partners, including Defence Australia and the Royal Australian Navy, have now delivered 20 Guardian-class patrol boats to the Australian Government since December 2018,” Mr Gregg said. “Effectively, we’ve delivered one new Guardian-class Patrol Boat every four months (on average) over the past 5 years, highlighting Western Australia’s industry-leading naval shipbuilding capability and productivity. It’s even more impressive when you consider the Austal Australia team has also delivered two Cape-class Patrol Boats, six Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats and three large high-speed ferries to commercial operators around the world, during the same period. “We again extend our thanks to our supply chain and defence industry partners for their continued support and collaboration in delivering the Guardian-class Patrol Boats for the Australian Government and our Pacific Island neighbours.” Read the full company announcement at https://lnkd.in/geSAhd5X #austal #austalaustralia #guardian-class #patrolboats

Congratulations to the Austal USA #team on the start of construction of a brand new final assembly facility, in Mobile, Alabama! Read more about todays' ceremony, and the facility expansion below; and check out a new timeline video highlighting the development of their world-class shipbuilding facilities, delivering multiple programs for the US Navy and U.S. Coast Guard at https://lnkd.in/gHyiQ5Bk #austal #austalUSA #navalshipbuilding

Austal Limited's inaugural chairman, John Rothwell AO, is retiring from his position of Chairman of the Company to serve on the Austal board as a Non-Executive Director. Former United States Secretary of Navy (SECNAV) Richard Spencer will replace Mr Rothwell as Chairman, and will also join the board of Austal USA, providing important linkages between the two boards. Mr Rothwell’s retirement as Chairman marks a significant milestone in the history of Austal, having served in the position for 37 years since he founded the company in 1987. During that time Austal has grown from a small, privately-owned, West Australian, commercial shipbuilder to an ASX-listed, international defence prime contractor with a multibillion-dollar orderbook, over 4,000 employees and substantial ship building operations in Australia, the United States and South East Asia. Mr Rothwell said Austal set out four important criteria to select its new chair – excellent character; strong business acumen; in-depth knowledge of the US defence industrial base; and enduring relationships with the Australian and/or US defence sector. “Those criteria narrowed the field of candidates considerably,” he said. “Richard was at the top of the list, and I’m pleased that he was receptive to our approach.” Mr Spencer served five years with the United States Marine Corps as a Naval Aviator. After leaving the defence force, he worked at several investment banks including Goldman Sachs, Donaldson, Lufkin and Jenrette, and Bear Stearns. He also served on the Pentagon Defense Business Board advisory panel and the Chief of Naval Operations Executive Panel. He was appointed and confirmed as Secretary of Navy from August 2017 through to November 2019. Mr Spencer said he was looking forward to the Chairman role, which commences on 1 July 2024. Read the full company announcement at https://lnkd.in/ghRqf_J9

Austal Limited is pleased to announce that the Australian Government has ordered two additional Guardian-class Patrol Boats from Austal Australia, valued at approximately A$39 million. The 39.5-metre, steel-hull patrol boats, to be constructed at Henderson in Western Australia and scheduled for delivery in 2026, are in addition to the 22 Guardian-class Patrol Boats previously ordered by the Australian Government under the Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project (SEA3036-1) since 2016. Nineteen of the 22 vessels have been delivered to 12 Pacific Island nations under the Australian Government’s Pacific Maritime Security Program since 2018. Austal Limited Chief Executive Officer Paddy Gregg said the additional Guardian-class Patrol Boats will extend the production of the proven vessel platform, designed and constructed by Austal in Henderson and serviced by Austal in Cairns, Queensland. “Of the 30 vessels Austal Australia has delivered since 2018, 19 have been Guardian-class Patrol Boats for the Australian Department of Defence. These vessels were designed and constructed by our team here in Western Australia, with the support of our highly capable supply chain partners,” Mr Gregg said. “We also provide in-service support to the 12 Pacific Island nations operating the Guardians, through our growing service centre in Cairns, Queensland. “We thank the Australian Government for their continued support and look forward to delivering these two additional Guardians to our Pacific Island neighbours over the coming years.” Read the full company announcement at https://lnkd.in/gPZNxNHs #austal #austalaustralia #guardian-class #patrolboats #australian #navalshipbuilding #sovereigncapability

Austal Giving is proud to be supporting LifeCycle for Canteen and their mission to raise money for Canteen Australia, a not-for-profit organisation that provides free and tailored support to young people aged 12-25 who are impacted by cancer. Whether they are dealing with their own diagnosis, a close family member’s cancer or the death of a loved one, Canteen Australia provides: ·        connection with peers in similar situations through events & programs ·        free counselling and individual support ·        24/7 online support services for young people and parents ·        access to free information and resources ·        specialist support services for young cancer patients LifeCycle is a registered charity which runs OnRoad and OffRoad events for cyclists in Western Australia. Their popular OnRoad cycling event started in 1998 and is held annually on the weekend after the long weekend in March, riding from Perth to Busselton over three days. Their OffRoad event, started in 2012, takes place in October each year. LifeCycle is the biggest community fundraiser for Canteen Australia and has raised more than A$2.9 million since 1998. Some of the Austal Giving Committee recently caught up with Jenny from LifeCycle for Canteen to present a cheque for A$1,829 - raised by the Austal #team at the Henderson shipyard. To learn more about LifeCycle for Canteen and their OnRoad and OffRoad events please visit https://lifecyclewa.com/ To learn more about Canteen Australia please visit https://lnkd.in/gz5-DJUj #austal #austalgiving #lifecycleforcanteen #canteenaustralia

Our sincere thanks to The Hon. Dr. Kevin Rudd AC, Australia's Ambassador to the United States of America for visiting the Austal USA shipyard in Mobile, Alabama yesterday; and his continued support of our engagement with AUKUS, in both the USA and Australia. #Austal #AustalUSA #AUKUS