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Birdon’s Commitment to Supporting Bravery Trust Through Bravery Trek
The team at Birdon, are strong believers in the power of community and the importance of giving back. This year, we were a proud sponsor
Birdon Selected to Supply Bridge Erection Boats to Swedish Army
The Swedish Defence Material Administration, on behalf of the Swedish Armed Forces have selected Birdon to supply Bridge Erection Boats (BEBs) that will provide wet
Birdon Appoints an Executive General Manager of Maritime
Birdon is proud to announce the appointment of Mark Albertson as the new Executive General Manager of Maritime, effective from 1 July 2024. Mark joins
Birdon Strengthens Portfolio With New Shipyard Acquisition in Alabama
On 31 January 2023, Birdon America Inc. acquired Metal Shark Boats’ 32-acre shipyard in Bayou La Batre, Alabama. This acquisition brings a fully developed shipyard
Birdon Selected By The Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MWCL) To Develop Heavy Landing Craft – H260
The US Marine Corps has selected Birdon’s advanced Heavy Landing Craft – H260 design to be part of a test and evaluation exercise focused on
Austal Ships and Birdon Sign Landing Craft MOU
Austal Ships Pty Limited (Austal) and Birdon Pty Limited (Birdon) are pleased to announce they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop
Birdon Selected as Preferred Designer for Landing Craft Medium Capability
Birdon welcomes the announcement we have been selected as the preferred designer for the Landing Craft Medium capability. The Commonwealth will work with Birdon and
Australian Shipbuilding Capability on display at ceremonial keel Laying for Young Endeavour II
Construction of Young Endeavour II has commenced officially at the Birdon shipyard in Port Macquarie. The Keel Laying Ceremony celebrated this critical milestone in the
MEDIA RELEASE: 2023 Apprentice Intake
MEDIA RELEASE: Birdon recently welcomed eleven new apprentices to the team, following a record number of applications. Late in 2022, Birdon opened applications for its
MEDIA RELEASE: New landing craft prototype being built in Western Australia
MEDIA RELEASE: 17 February 2023, Australia – Construction of a prototype for a new class of military landing craft, specifically designed for the Australian Army,
Welcome 2023 Para-Professionals
Birdon has welcomed its 2023 Para-professional trainees. Boiler Maker Brady Pinkston will focus on learning all he can about our Bids and Estimating processes.  Fitter Alex
Birdon to Help Resolve Critical Skills Shortages
MEDIA RELEASE: Under the ‘Engineering Our Future’ campaign launched by the Australian Maritime College (AMC), Birdon is investing along with other industry stakeholders to help resolve critical
