Austal Awarded European Defense Contract From Afm

摘要

Australia-based Austal secured its first European defence contract worth EURO 9.6 million from the Armed Forces of Malta (AFM). The contract is for the building and delivery of four 21.2 m inshore patrol craft vessels. They will be able to reach speeds up to 26 knots and will have a crew of eight. The vessels -expected to be delivered by the end of this year -will bring Austal's defence vessels to more than 60. They will assist the AFM with border protection and surveillance. In addition, the patrol craft will be able to support 7.62 mm and 12.7 mm guns.