Amaero Ltd Secures US$344,000 US Navy Submarine Piping Contract

Amaero secures US$344,000 piping contract for U.S. Navy submarine program

Amaero Inc. (ASX:3DA) has been awarded a low-rate-initial-production contract valued at US$344,000 by Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI), a defense prime contractor. The contract covers the production of piping in support of critical submarine industrial base needs.

The award marks the latest milestone in a two-year collaboration between Amaero, BPMI and the U.S. Navy. It signals the company’s transition from earlier development and demonstration work into production contract awards within a high-demand defense supply chain.

A deepening relationship with BPMI and the U.S. Navy

This contract is not Amaero’s first engagement with BPMI. The announcement confirms that six contracts had previously been awarded by BPMI but were not disclosed. Together with this latest award, the work to date spans the full progression from early-stage development through to production.

Over the past two years, the company has collaborated closely with BPMI and the U.S. Navy to advance development, demonstration, first article and low-rate-initial-production (LRIP) projects. According to the company, the successful progress of prior contracts positions Amaero to commence receiving production contract awards for critical components.

Over the past two years, the company collaborated with BPMI and the U.S. Navy to advance development, demonstration, first article and low-rate-initial-production (LRIP) projects.

Nathan Weiderspahn, Executive Manager, Industrial Base Management, BPMI

“Amaero’s progress in PM-HIP development reflects the type of technical rigor and collaboration needed to strengthen our submarine industrial base with innovative manufacturing methods. This contract award is another meaningful step in expanding production capacity and capability for critical components, supporting the Navy’s long-term shipbuilding objectives.”

What is PM-HIP and why the U.S. Navy is backing it

Powder metallurgy-hot isostatic pressing (PM-HIP) is a near-net-shape manufacturing process. It produces large and complex components such as valves, fittings, manifolds, structural components and pressure vessels that would typically be made using casting or forging.

The process is designed to deliver shorter lead times, improved manufacturing flexibility and greater inspection confidence, while maintaining the high material performance standards of forgings. These attributes are intended to address the significant ramp-up in naval vessel production demand.

For investors, the regulatory tailwind is notable. The U.S. Navy recently announced support for PM-HIP as a mature manufacturing technology and a viable alternative for large casting and forging supply chain challenges.

Positioned for future production contracts

BPMI has previously announced estimated demand for up to 400 PM-HIP components per year to support current and near-term shipbuilding needs. This figure represents BPMI’s stated demand estimate and the broader addressable opportunity, rather than secured revenue. The current award remains a single production contract valued at US$344,000.

The company has established a market leadership position in PM-HIP manufacturing of near-net-shape components, using proprietary state-of-the-art numerical and metallurgical methods. Its simulation tools and engineering team have demonstrated success in meeting the demanding requirements for production components across defense, energy and industrial applications.

The Amaero powder capacity expansion, which recently reached completion with the commissioning of a third EIGA atomiser, positions the company as the largest U.S. domestic producer of spherical refractory and titanium alloy powders, a manufacturing footprint that supports its ability to scale production across both powder supply and PM-HIP component contracts.

The U.S. Navy’s stated ambition to grow its sovereign shipbuilding capability and capacity provides a supporting backdrop. Key positioning points include:

• Market leadership in PM-HIP near-net-shape components

• Proprietary state-of-the-art numerical and metallurgical methods

• Demonstrated success across defense, energy and industrial applications

• U.S. domestic producer, headquartered in Tennessee, aligning with sovereign supply chain priorities

What comes next

The disclosed forward roadmap centres on advancing the qualification of more critical submarine components. No further timelines or dollar figures beyond the US$344,000 contract have been disclosed.

Hank J. Holland, Chairman and CEO, Amaero

“Amaero’s differentiated numerical modeling, metallurgical and technical manufacturing competency has positioned the Company as an industry leader. The United States Navy has ambitious plans to grow its sovereign shipbuilding capability and capacity. PM-HIP is an important supplementary manufacturing modality that addresses critical bottlenecks and vulnerabilities in the maritime industrial base supply chain. We are appreciative of the close collaboration with BPMI and the U.S. Navy and look forward to advancing the qualification of more critical submarine components.”

The latest award reflects Amaero’s progression from demonstration into production contract awards within a high-demand, supply-constrained defense vertical. With BPMI’s estimated annual demand and the U.S. Navy’s backing of PM-HIP as a mature manufacturing technology, the company moves further into a market it has positioned itself to serve.

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