Pohang, Republic of Korea -March 2014: Amphibious assault vehicles launch from the well deck of the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). (Navy photo by MCS Seaman Raymond D. Diaz III)
By: FEDweek StaffThe Navy and Marine Corps disagree about the number of light amphibious warships (LAWs) that should be built. The U.S. Naval Institute (USNI) Press reported that the Marines want roughly three dozen of the vessels, which would be used to move troops among Pacific islands and shorelines. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday stated in his navigation plan for this year he favors acquisition of 18 such ships.
Survivability is a key issue dividing the two services, USNI reported. The Marines want more LAWs with fewer weapons and lighter armor, at a cost of about $150 million per ship. The Navy wants LAWs that could better survive attacks from Chinese missiles, at a cost of around $300 million per ship.
The longer the disagreement persists, USNI reported, the longer it would take for delivery of the new vessels to combatant commanders who need them.
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