Austal Submits Final JHSV Proposal To US Navy

(July 30, 2008) -- Austal submitted its final Phase II Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV) submission to the US Navy this week following an extensive detailed design and review process. Austal was one of three bidders awarded a Phase I contract in January and it is anticipated that a single Phase II contract will be awarded in late 2008 for the construction of up to ten ships.

The Austal JHSV Team's low risk, proven technology solution combines the expertise of Austal USA, Austal Ships (Australia) and General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems (GDAIS). This team is able to provide proven design and construction experience of commercially based high speed vessels in the USA and the integration of military computing environments.


The JHSV program is a joint effort between the Army and Navy to acquire high-speed vessels for the two branches of the US military. JHSV will be used for fast intra-theatre transportation of troops, military vehicles and equipment.

"Once delivered, the Joint High Speed Vessel will be a key component of the US military's expeditionary warfare capability," said Rear Admiral Charles Goddard, Program Executive Officer for Ships. "This high speed transport will carry soldiers or marines with their gear, to harbors that would normally be unusable by conventional maritime assets."

Source : Austal Ltd.