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Austal Secures Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement with Australian Government

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Austal Secures Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement with Australian Government

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Austal ( (AU:ASB) ) has shared an update.

Austal Limited has finalized a Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement with the Commonwealth of Australia, appointing its subsidiary, Austal Defence Shipbuilding Australia, as the strategic shipbuilder for Tier 2 surface combatants in Western Australia. This agreement positions Austal as a key player in Australia’s defense procurement strategy, aiming to enhance sovereign shipbuilding capabilities and ensure resilience in the naval ship supply chain. The agreement includes the construction of Landing Craft Medium and Heavy programs, expected to generate significant revenue and contribute to the development of a robust local supply chain.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:ASB) stock is a Hold with a A$5.18 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Austal stock, see the AU:ASB Stock Forecast page.

More about Austal

Austal Limited is a prominent player in the shipbuilding industry, focusing on defense shipbuilding. The company specializes in designing and constructing naval vessels, including surface combatants and landing crafts, with a strong emphasis on supporting Australia’s defense objectives and enhancing sovereign shipbuilding capabilities.

YTD Price Performance: 107.42%

Average Trading Volume: 1,329,006

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: A$2.7B

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