Deep dive: Manufacturing facility for submarine modules breaks ground

aerial view of a submarine manufacturing unit
This new building will significantly increase Austal U.S.A.’s capacity to support the U.S. Navy Submarine Industrial Base (SIB). Photo courtesy Austal U.S.A.

A new manufacturing facility for submarine modules (MMF3), by ship manufacturer Austal U.S.A., recently kicked off construction.

This new building will significantly increase Austal U.S.A.’s capacity to support the U.S. Navy Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) and will provide 34,336 m2 (369,600 sf) of indoor manufacturing space.

It will include a material storage area, machine shop, assembly area, and waterfront improvements to support the shipment of the completed modules.

The new building is scheduled to be completed in late 2026.

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