The US Navy's Expeditionary Fast Transport (T-EPF) program is procuring 15 high-speed transport vessels from Austal for the fast, intra-theater transportation of troops, military vehicles and equipment with aviation support. This customised, non-combatant vessel, designed in Australia and constructed...
The Navy awarded Austal USA an $868 million undefinitized contract modification on December 21 to perform the detail design and construction of three more expeditionary medical ships (EMS) The Spearhead-class Expeditionary Medical Ships are modified versions of the Expeditionary Fast Transport Ship ...
AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT BLUE WATER SERVICE SHIP-TO-SHORE Recognition Some designs stand the test of time while others are doomed to never advance beyond the drawing board; let history be their judge.
An amphibious operation is characterized by the vast communication density. Besides ship-to-ship communications, information needs to be exchanged with landing craft, helicopters and Marine units, both during disembarkation, landing and follow-up operations. Also the Corps ability to operate round-the-...