amphibious transport dock

Navy takes delivery of LPD 29 from Ingalls

The U.S. Navy yesterday accepted delivery of the future San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29) from Huntington Ingalls Industries Ingalls Shipbuilding division.

The Navy’s PEO Ships says that San Antonio-class ships, including the future USS Richard M. McCool Jr., are foundational to enabling the USMC to conduct amphibious operations essential for national defense and global security. These vessels serve as the backbone of expeditionary warfare providing...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/navy-takes-delivery-of-lpd-29-from-ingalls/

VESSEL REVIEW | Fort Lauderdale – US Navy amphibious ship boasts large expeditionary transport capacity

The US Navy recently took delivery of the future USS Fort Lauderdale, the 12th San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock, from Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) In ..

The post VESSEL REVIEW | Fort Lauderdale – US Navy amphibious ship boasts large expeditionary transport capacity appeared first...

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/maritime-security-world/naval/ships-naval/vessel-review-fort-lauderdale-us-navy-amphibious-ship-boasts-large-expeditionary-transport-capacity/

Ingalls awarded $240 million Navy contract

Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) reports that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division has received a $240 million, cost-plus-fixed-fee advance procurement contract from the U.S. Navy to provide long-lead-time material and advance construction activities for amphibious transport dock LPD 32. The ship will be the 16th in the San Antonio class constructed at Ingalls Shipbuilding.

“Our shipbuilders are proud to continue building these amphibious ships that are integral to the Navy fleet,” said...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/ingalls-awarded-240-million-navy-contract/

US Navy christens amphibious transport dock Richard M. McCool Jr.

The US Navy christened its newest amphibious transport dock, the future USS Richard M. McCool Jr., during a ceremony on Saturday, June 11. Built by Huntington Ingalls Ind ..

The post US Navy christens amphibious transport dock Richard M. McCool Jr. appeared first on Baird Maritime.

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/maritime-security-world/naval/ships-naval/us-navy-christens-amphibious-transport-dock-richard-m-mccool-jr/

Marines, Navy Moving Quickly on Light Amphib, Anti-Ship Missiles to Create More Warfighting Options

Sea Transport Solutions Image

The Navy and Marine Corps are quickly seeking new ideas that allow Marines to support the Navy in sea control and other maritime missions, including the rapid acquisition of a light amphibious ship and a movement toward using Marine weapons while at sea.

Maj. Gen. Tracy King, the director of expeditionary warfare on the chief of naval operations’ staff (OPNAV N95), told USNI News during a Jan. 8 media call that the services are moving quickly to buy their first light...

https://news.usni.org/2021/01/11/marines-navy-moving-quickly-on-light-amphib-anti-ship-missiles-to-create-more-warfighting-options

Senate Appropriators Allot $21.35B for Shipbuilding; 1 Virginia-Class Attack Boat

Sailors aboard USS Delaware (SSN-791) on Nov. 5, 2019. US Navy Photo

Senate appropriators are proposing $21.35 billion for Navy shipbuilding that would fund nine battleforce ships, according to the text of the legislation that was released on Tuesday.

The Senate Appropriations Committee’s funding allocation for a total of nine battleforce ships in its draft of the Fiscal Year 2021 defense spending bill is an increase from the eight the Navy sought in its request earlier this year.

The legislation...

https://news.usni.org/2020/11/10/senate-appropriators-allot-21-35b-for-shipbuilding-1-virginia-class-attack-boat