US Navy Medium Landing Ship Program

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The US Navy has awarded a US$2.2 billion contract to TOTE Services for vessel construction management to oversee the acquisition of the navy's new medium landing ships (LSMs). The program will deliver a 35-ship fleet that enhances expeditionary agility and supports the US Marine Corps’ concept of distributed manoeuvre and logistics. The first LSM is anticipated for delivery in autumn 2029. The initial production includes up to eight LSMs, with subcontracts managed with Bollinger Shipyards for one LSM and Fincantieri Marinette Marine for four LSMs. The vessel construction manager (VCM) holds the prime contract and direct contractual responsibility for shipbuilder subcontracts.