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Navy Sets LSM Amphib Industry Day

Tuesday, August 1st, 2023

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Navy Sets LSM Amphib Industry Day

Concept image for the Marine Corps Landing Ship Medium (LSM), previously called the Light Amphibious Warship (LAW). (Image: artist concept, screen shot from a Marine Corps Combat Development & Integration Youtube video)

The Navy said it is conducting an industry day on Aug. 31 for vendors interested in the detail design and construction (DD&C) of the new Landing Ship Medium (LSM) amphibious ship. The industry day aims to be an “opportunity to engage with Industry Partners, discuss LSM requirements, shipbuilding plans, and gather strategic market research,” Naval Systems Command said in a notice published July 31. The service also said this will be a forum for industry partners to learn from Program…

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