Since 1988

350

Vessels designed and constructed

122

Commercial and defence operators

59

Countries delivered to

4479

Employees, globally

Innovative on land. Exceptional at sea.

Defending nations, connecting communities and sustaining fleets

We deliver proven performance, next generation innovation and mission-critical reliability.

Image of United States Navy's USNS Spearhead, designed and constructed by Austal in the USA.

Image of Royal Australian Navy's Cape Class Patrol boat, ADV Cape Hawke, designed and built by Austal Australia

Shipbuilding

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Sustainment

Image of Sentinel control centre during Patrol Boat Autonomy Trials (PBAT).

Technology

Continuous shipbuilding has landed

Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA)

Signed in August 2025, the SSA enables us to proceed with the construction of eighteen Landing Craft Medium and eight Landing Craft Heavy vessels at Henderson shipyard in Western Australia, as prime contractor, following their respective contract negotiations.

CGI image depicting a scenario of a shore landing by multiple vessels, representing the LAND8710 Landing Craft Medium (LCM) and Landing Craft Heavy (LCH) projects for the Australian Army to be delivered by Austal Defence Australia.
Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA)

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Supply chain

 

Ensuring our customers stay ahead in an evolving maritime world needs a trusted and resilient supply chain.

There are a number of routes for businesses across the globe to get onboard.

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