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Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., that builds aluminum and steel ships and is under contract for maritime defense programs for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard.

Last updated September 11, 2026

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Overview

Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., with a service center in San Diego. It has over one million square feet of indoor manufacturing space and manufactures both aluminum and steel ships, and is under contract for several key maritime defense programs for both the Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. It has delivered 34 ships to the Navy since 2009, and since 2022 has fabricated and outfitted critical module components for the Virginia- and Columbia-class submarine programs. Its Repair & Services division offers ship repair, maintenance, modernization, and lifecycle support, and it operates the Navy Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Danville, VA.

History

Austal USA has over 25 years of success building ships on the Gulf Coast. It has delivered 34 ships to the Navy since 2009. Since 2022, Austal USA has taken the lead in supporting the U.S. Navy's efforts to increase submarine production by fabricating and outfitting critical module components for both the Virginia- and Columbia-class programs. The company also established a technology center in Charlottesville, Va., that oversees and operates the Navy's Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence.

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Product categories. Surface ships · Submarine modules · Autonomous ships

Recent events

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    Austal USA breaks ground on steel manufacturing line[4]

    Austal USA broke ground on a steel manufacturing line in Mobile, Alabama, adding steel shipbuilding capability to its business. The company said the line positions it to start steel production in April 2022.

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