Concept image for the Marine Corps Landing Ship Medium (LSM), previously called the Light Amphibious Warship (LAW). (Image: artist concept, screen shot from a Marine Corps Combat Development & Integration Youtube video)
The Senate Armed Services Committee’s fiscal yr 2025 defense authorization bill features a provision authorizing the Navy to acquire, lease or charter a medium-sized landing ship wanting the Landing Ship Medium (LSM) while the latter program advances.
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