The US received a contract for the construction of an empirical attack ship for the US Navy Hanawa Defense The US received a contract worth 269 million for the construction of the LST-100 amphibious attack ship for the US Navy. The agreement includes options to build three more ships. According to media reports, the start of construction is expected in the fourth quarter of 2027. In total, the US Navy intends to receive 35 landing craft of the project. @theaterVD.