This contract award 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 to support the US Navy goal of delivering one Columbia-class and two Virginia-class submarines annually. Construction of the new building will start this US autumn and will be completed in 2026. When fully operational, the building will support approximately 1,000 jobs and provide the capability to fabricate, outfit, and transport submarine components.
Austal Limited Chief Executive Officer Paddy Gregg noted this 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 US Navy submarine programs.
“General Dynamics Electric Boat has recognized that Austal USA is a solid partner to deliver high-quality components for Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines. This growing partnership demonstrates confidence in Austal USA’s commitment to meet the needs of the US maritime industrial base and support the most critical needs of the US Navy,” Mr. Gregg said.
