Austal USA

Aug- 2026 -

28 August

Sea

Rendering of a Heritage-class offshore patrol cutter

Austal Begins Construction of US Coast Guard’s Third Heritage Cutter

Austal USA has initiated construction on the US Coast Guard’s third Heritage-class offshore patrol cutter at the shipbuilder’s center in Mobile, Alabama.

25 August

Sea

The Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM)15

Rojoef Manuel

Austal Debuts First US Navy Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium in Over 40 Years

Austal USA has launched the US Navy’s first Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium in more than four decades.

24 August

Sea

The LCU 1710, the lead US Navy 1700-class landing craft utlity. Photo: Austal USA

Rojoef Manuel

Austal Delivers Lead LCU 1700 Landing Boat to US Navy

The US Navy has taken delivery of its first 1700-class landing craft utility vessel from Austal USA under a framework signed in 2023.

11 August

Americas

Artist's rendering of Austal USA shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. Photo: Austal USA

Jodesz Gavilan

Hanwha Offers Up to $1.2B for Austal’s US Shipbuilding Arm

Hanwha Defense USA has offered up to $1.2 billion to acquire Austal USA, potentially expanding the company's footprint in US naval shipbuilding.

May- 2026 -

5 May

Sea

The lead Navajo towing, salvage, and rescue ship, the USNS Navajo (T-ATS 6)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Christens Latest Navajo-Class Recovery Ship

The US Navy has christened its seventh Navajo-class towing, salvage, and rescue ship in Mobile, Alabama.

Mar- 2026 -

6 March

Americas

Ronald Watkins

Glamox to Provide Lighting for US Navy’s Next Navajo-Class Support Vessel

Austal USA has selected Norwegian Glamox to supply interior and exterior lighting for the future USNS James D. Fairbanks.

Jan- 2026 -

13 January

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Christens Final Spearhead Expeditionary Transport Ship

The US Navy has christened its 16th and final Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ship, the USNS Lansing (EPF 16), at Austal’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama.

Nov- 2025 -

27 November

Sea

The USCGC Argus (WMSM 915), the first ship of the heritage class of medium endurance offshore patrol cutters, enters the water during a christening ceremony in Panama City, Florida, Oct. 27, 2023. The future offshore patrol cutters will complement the existing national security cutters and fast response cutters to carry out the nation's most critical maritime safety, security, and stewardship missions. (U. S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Giles)

Rojoef Manuel

Watchdog Flags US Coast Guard’s $17B Heritage Cutter Program for Design Issues, Rising Costs

The Government Accountability Office found the US Coast Guard’s Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) program at risk of delays and cost spikes due to ships being built before designs were fully finished.

17 November

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