Austal wins $1.03B landing craft contract
Austal (ASX:ASB) has been awarded a $1.03 billion design and build contract for landing craft medium vessels under the strategic shipbuilding agreement with Australia.

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Austal (ASX:ASB) has been awarded a $1.03 billion design and build contract for landing craft medium vessels under the strategic shipbuilding agreement with Australia.
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