- BigBear.ai (BBAI, Financial) partners with Austal USA to enhance submarine construction using AI and digital twin technology.
- The Shipyard AI® platform will streamline shipbuilding processes for Austal USA, aiming to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
- This initiative supports Austal USA’s modernization efforts and bolsters the U.S. Navy’s submarine production capabilities.
BigBear.ai (BBAI), a leader in AI-driven decision intelligence solutions, has announced a strategic collaboration with Austal USA, a key shipbuilder and U.S. Navy submarine module supplier. The partnership focuses on deploying BigBear.ai’s heavy manufacturing planning and production platform powered by AI and machine learning to enhance operations at Austal USA’s Mobile, Alabama headquarters.
Austal USA will integrate BigBear.ai’s Shipyard AI® software to improve capacity planning and resource allocation, addressing common challenges such as resource constraints and production bottlenecks. This collaboration aims to streamline the shipbuilding process, ensuring that vessels are delivered more efficiently and cost-effectively to their mission operators.
Kevin McAleenan, CEO of BigBear.ai, expressed pride in supporting Austal USA's efforts to modernize and expand naval submarine production. He highlighted the platform's ability to enhance efficiency across the shipbuilding lifecycle, ultimately contributing to the U.S.'s national defense capabilities by maintaining a strong deterrent posture.
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