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The status recorded for “LCU 1714 Utility Landing Craft Construction” is under construction.

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Taiyo normalizes the budget of “LCU 1714 Utility Landing Craft Construction” to USD 379700000.

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LCU 1714 Utility Landing Craft Construction

Sector: Power Transmission • Location: Mobile, Alabama, United States

Source: Baird Maritime

Project

Under Construction

Construction of the fifth LCU 1700-class utility landing craft (LCU 1714) for the US Navy by Austal USA. The project involves building a total of 12 vessels designed to transport personnel, vehicles, and cargo from ship to shore, supporting military missions and humanitarian aid worldwide.

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Power Transmission, Power Generation (CCGT), Seaport, Commercial, Automotive
Location: Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Baird Maritime

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The project “LCU 1714 Utility Landing Craft Construction” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Transmission sector, located in Mobile, Alabama, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Baird Maritime.

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Original status	under construction
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	Construction of the fifth LCU 1700-class utility landing craft (LCU 1714) for the US Navy by Austal USA. The project involves building a total of 12 vessels designed to transport personnel, vehicles, and cargo from ship to shore, supporting military missions and humanitarian aid worldwide.
Original sector	Naval
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Location

Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Alabama
City	Mobile

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Source	Baird Maritime
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Record type	Project
Sector	Power Transmission, Power Generation (CCGT), Seaport, Commercial, Automotive
Article published date	2026-05-08

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