Two shipyards to build new medium landing ships for US Navy

The US Navy has selected two shipyards that will construct the new medium landing ships (LSM).

Credit: US Navy

The US Navy has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) to oversee the acquisition of these ships, aiming to accelerate delivery, enforce cost discipline, and expand the US shipbuilding industrial base.

For initial production, the Navy will direct the VCM to manage LSM construction at Bollinger Shipyards and Fincantieri Marinette Marine.