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US Navy Lands $269M Ship Deal with Hanwha Defense
1 Nov
Summary
- Hanwha Defense USA secured a $269 million contract for a US Navy medium landing ship.
- The 2,687-ton vessel will operate in disputed Indo-Pacific waters.
- Construction will occur at the Philly Shipyard in the US.
Hanwha Defense USA has finalized a $269 million contract with Tote Services to build a medium landing ship for the US Navy. This significant vessel, weighing 2,687 tons and measuring 100 meters in length, is intended for operations in the strategically vital Indo-Pacific region.
The ship will be constructed at the Philly Shipyard, a facility now owned by South Korea's Hanwha. This marks the first major order for the shipyard since Hanwha's acquisition in December 2024. The vessel's design facilitates operations in disputed maritime territories.
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