landing craft

Jul- 2026 -

20 July

Sea

The lead Ōsumi-class landing ship LST 4001 followed by a Landing Craft Air Cushion

Japan, Vietnam Expand Defense Ties With Joint Landing Craft Development

Japan and Vietnam have agreed to begin discussions on the joint manufacture of a high-speed landing craft, expanding defense-industrial cooperation as both countries deepen security ties in the Indo-Pacific.

14 July

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

TOTE to Lead US Navy’s Medium Landing Ship Construction Under $2.2B Deal

The Pentagon has awarded TOTE Services a $2.2-billion contract to streamline construction management and processes supporting the US Navy’s ongoing Medium Landing Ship program.

May- 2026 -

13 May

Sea

Rendering of the lead Trump-class battleship USS Defiant (BBG-1)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Unveils 30-Year ‘Golden Fleet’ Modernization Plan to Reach 450+ Ships

The US Navy has released a three-decade shipbuilding plan aimed at expanding its fleet beyond 450 vessels in the early 2030s while overhauling acquisition practices and rebuilding the maritime industrial base.

Feb- 2026 -

20 February

Sea

Artist's rendering of the Medium Landing Ship

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy in Search of Medium Landing Ship Program’s Construction Lead

The US Navy has issued a request for proposals for a Vessel Construction Manager to oversee construction of the US Marine Corps’ Medium Landing Ship, with a contract award expected in mid-2026.

Dec- 2025 -

22 December

Americas