Austal begins construction of US Navy’s fourth LCU

Shipbuilder Austal USA has started construction on the fourth US Navy’s landing craft utility (LCU) at the company’s Mobile, Alabama, ship manufacturing facility.

Credit: Austal via LinkedIn

As informed, the ceremony took place on December 18, 2025. LCU 1713 is the fourth unit Austal is building under $91.5 million deal awarded by the navy in 2023. The contract includes up to twelve new LCUs.

This important milestone marks the start of the vessel’s life and continues Austal...