Perth-based shipbuilder wins $780 million Pentagon contract

Updated June 26 2017 - 10:03am, first published 9:57am
Launch of USS Omaha, one of Austal's Littoral Combat Ships built for the US Navy.  Photo: Supplied
Launch of USS Omaha, one of Austal's Littoral Combat Ships built for the US Navy. Photo: Supplied

Perth-based shipbuilder Austal has received a timely boost from the US Navy by securing a fresh $780 million contract.