Hanwha Defense USA, a US subsidiary of South Korean Hanwha Aerospace, has announced a $269 million contract with TOTE Services to build a Medium Landing Ship (LSM) for the US Navy and Marine Corps…
Hanwha Defense USA will have the option to build up to three additional vessels alongside the first ship, which will be constructed at its Philadelphia shipyard.
The LSM-class landing ships will measure approximately 100 meters in length, 16 meters in beam and have a light displacement of 2,687 tons.
Construction of the first vessel is scheduled to begin in 2027, with delivery to the US Navy expected in 2030. The contract includes options for up to three additional ships.
The US Navy plans to procure a total of 35 LSM-class landing ships under the program…