The U.S. Navy has officially selected the Damen LST-100 as the foundation for its brand-new Medium Landing Ship (LSM) fleet — a major step toward reshaping amphibious operations in the Pacific. With construction targeted to begin in 2026 and the first ship expected by 2029, the Navy aims to avoid the delays, redesigns, and cost overruns that plagued recent shipbuilding programs. This video takes a deep dive into how the LST-100 will support the Marine Corps’ rapidly evolving expeditionary and distributed operations, why the Navy chose a proven commercial design, and how this new class of landing ships will change the way U.S. forces move across island chains inside contested zones.
Credit to : Combat Wire
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