Fort Lauderdale (LPD-28) launched in March 2021. HII Photo
The Navy has issued a $1.295 billion contract modification to HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding for the detail design and construction of LPD-32, the last San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock under the service’s current budget plans.
The contract, announced Friday, follows a $240 million advanced procurement award issued to Ingalls last June for long-lead items.
“This program is strong and has enabled the Department of Navy and Ingalls to...