Austal USA to Provide Preliminary Design for U.S. Navy’s Next-Generation Supply Ships
Austal USA, a subsidiary of Australia-based Austal Limited (ASX: ASB), has been awarded a $2 million conduct for the preliminary design of the U.S.
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Austal USA, a subsidiary of Australia-based Austal Limited (ASX: ASB), has been awarded a $2 million conduct for the preliminary design of the U.S.
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