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Navy/USMC

Navy Awards Textron Next Amphibious Landing Craft

Defense Daily Staff

Monday, July 9th, 2012

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The Navy has awarded a team led by Textron [TXT] a $212.7-million contract for the next generation of amphibious landing craft designed for launch from ships to ferry Marines, vehicles, weapons and supplies to shore. The initial contract announced Friday covers detail design and construction of the first Ship-to-Shore Connector (SSC) test and training craft, and includes options for up to eight additional craft that can bring the award to a value of $570.5 million dollars. The Textron team includes…

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