Americas
Huntington Ingalls Industries To Build Fourth America-class Amphibious Assault Ship
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Middle East
Egypt To Purchase Amphibious Assault Ship From Spanish Navantia
According to information published by Tactical Report on August 4, 2022, the Egyptian government is reportedly in talks with the Spanish company Navantia to acquire amphibious assault ships and patrol boats. The Egyptian Navy already has two […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
China’s Third Type 075 Amphibious Assault Ship Starts Sea Trials
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy’s third Type 075 amphibious assault ship has reportedly embarked on its maiden voyage. Videos that have been circulating on social media since last week show the Type 075 warship […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
South Korea commissions 2nd Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship ROKS Marado
The Republic of Korea Navy has commissioned its second Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship ROKS Marado in a ceremony in Jinhae, South Korea, on May 28. The 14,500-ton ship was built based on lessons learned from […]
Air Platform
Type 075 Amphibious Assault Ship Enter Service With PLA Navy
China has commissioned its first type 075 amphibious assault ship, which is expected to be deployed in the disputed South China Sea. Military observers said the ship, named the Hainan, may also be deployed in […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
China’s Type 076 LHD Could Be Potent Amphibious Platform In Asia-Pacific Region
The Chinese Navy is building assault carriers to support amphibious operations, like a possible invasion of Taiwan or landings on disputed islands in the South China Sea. The first two ships, called LHDs (landing helicopter docks) in […]
Americas
USS Tripoli (LHA 7), an America-class amphibious assault ship joins the fleet
The U.S. Navy commissioned USS Tripoli (LHA 7), yesterday, July 15, 2020. Although the Navy canceled the traditional public commissioning ceremony due to public health and safety restrictions on large public gatherings, the Navy commissioned […]
Naval Platforms
Lack of helicopters and vehicles, China’s type 075 LHD won’t be deployable until next decade
As the Chinese navy speeds ahead with completion of the final piece in its modernized warship portfolio, experts say it will be years before the Type 075 amphibious helicopter landing craft is operating at full capacity. The […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Amphibious Assault Ship USS America sails through Taiwan straits
TAIPEI (GDC) — The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA-6) sailed east of Taiwan on Thursday (Aug. 27), according to a tweet from a Chinese think tank. The appearance of the warship comes at a […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
China’s Type 075 amphibious assault ship is ready, but China can’t make an aircraft
World’s third-largest ship of its type finishes 18-day trial and could be commissioned next year. Work continues on its Z-20J aircraft, modified from Z-20 armed helicopters. China’s first Type 075 landing helicopter assault dock completed […]