14 avril 2022 | International, Naval

Austal focuses on ship repair, supplying components while it awaits construction contracts

The Navy has gaps in its repair capacity and its supply base capacity. Austal has two production lines in need of work, after some shipbuilding programs were delayed. The company says it can adjust to meet Navy near-term needs in a mutually beneficial way.

https://www.defensenews.com/industry/2022/04/08/austal-focuses-on-ship-repair-supplying-components-while-it-awaits-construction-contracts/

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