Key facts
- Hanwha Defense USA signed a $269 million contract with Tote Services.
- The contract is for the construction of a medium landing ship for the US Navy.
- The vessel will be used for operations in the Indo-Pacific region.
- The ship will be built at Philly Shipyard in the US.
Hanwha Defense USA announced on Sunday, November 1, that it has secured a $269 million contract with Tote Services to construct a medium landing ship for the US Navy. The 2,687-ton, 100-meter vessel is intended for operations in strategic areas, including the Indo-Pacific region. This project marks the first order for the Philly Shipyard since its acquisition by Hanwha in December 2024.