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Australia signs US$2.8 billion ship deal with Austal but puts pressure on company to deliver

20th February 2026

The A$4 billion Landing Craft Heavy contract for Austal follows on from a A$1 billion deal in December for Landing Craft Medium ships, but the Australian government has made it clear that a contract for Mogami frigates is reliant on the success of these two contracts.

Focus on economy over capability highlights the cost imperative for CCA success

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Focus on economy over capability highlights the cost imperative for CCA success

20th February 2026

Striking the right balance between cost and capability is likely to become more crucial in the increasingly competitive collaborative combat aircraft market. Shephard’s special CCA market report examines where the opportunities lie for suppliers.

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