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Perth shipbuilder Austal wins new contract for US navy

Andrew Tillett
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Listed shipbuilder Austal's gamble to set up operations in the US has continued to pay off, after the company secured a fresh deal with the US Navy to supply two more combat ships.

The contract, announced to the stockmarket on Wednesday, brings to 17 the number of Independence-class Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) ordered from Austal's shipyard in Mobile, Alabama.

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Andrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.com
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