Amphibious Vessel to Receive New Laser Weapon
3/27/2019
The Navy has recently announced its second flight of LPD-17 San Antonio-class amphibious transport docks, one of which will include a new laser weapon system, a service official said.
The LPD-17 flight I shipbuilding program has delivered 11 vessels and completed 21 overseas deployments, program manager Capt. Brian Metcalf told reporters during the Surface Navy Association’s annual symposium.
The latest ship commissioned from the fleet was LPD-27 — the USS Portland. The Office of Naval Research is currently upgrading the ship to host new laser weapon technology.
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