Graphic representation of a Landing Craft Utility (LCU)-1700 class craft, set to replace the older LCU-1650 class landing craft. (Image: Swiftships)
By Rich Abott |
@ReaderRabott
7 months ago |
09/08/2023
highlights Navy/USMC

The Navy awarded Austal USA a $91.5 million modification on Sept. 6 for the detail design and construction of three Landing Craft Utility (LCU)-1700 class craft, making it the second shipyard building the vessels.
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