The US Navy is buying four new landing ships, the first in decades

The US Navy awarded a $30 million contract to Marinette Marine Corporation for four new Medium Landing Ships. These ships will replace older vessels and are designed to move troops and equipment from ship to shore.

The US military has not built new landing ships like these in decades. The existing fleet is aging and cannot handle modern demands. This contract signals a renewed focus on the ability to move forces quickly from sea to land, a capability that has atrophied since the Cold War.