The Latest Breaking News from Austal

Bidding war: combat shipbuilder receives another offer

Australian and US military shipbuilder Austal has now had two approaches for its American business, which has experienced some recent troubles.

AAP · Sep 9

Aussie shipbuilder gets big offer for US operation

A South Korean conglomerate has lobbed a massive bid for an Australian shipbuilder's most lucrative business, sending its share price rocketing.

AAP · Aug 11

Successful defence giant's bid won't hurt Japan ties

Australia's relationship with Japan won't be hurt by a decision to allow a South Korean defence giant to double its share in the nation's sovereign shipbuilder.

AAP · Dec 11, 2025

Army landing craft to be constructed by WA shipbuilder

New army landing craft and two navy patrol boats will be built by a Western Australian shipbuilder, as a major review called for the military to be reoriented.

AAP · Nov 23, 2023

How a curious tradition steeped in time will bond Canberra to a US warship

Why will one of the latest US warships be named the USS Canberra?

The Canberra Times · Jul 4, 2023

Andrew Hastie says the Coalition commissioned up to 70 ships when last in government, while Labor commissioned none. Is that correct?

Shadow Defence Minister Andrew Hastie says the Coalition commissioned up to 70 ships when last in government, and that Labor commissioned none. Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

ABC News · Aug 15, 2022

Defence engineers flying to Pacific to repair defective Australian-built Guardian-class patrol boats

Numerous problems have been identified on Australian-built patrol boats gifted to Pacific Island nations, prompting the Defence Department to issue advice on how to "minimise risk" for the countries that operate them.

ABC News · Jun 30, 2022