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The 46,000-Ton USS America: An ‘Amphibious’ Assault Ship That’s Actually a Stealth Aircraft Carrier for the Marines

Key Points and Summary: The America-class Landing Helicopter Assault (LHA) ships are transforming the U.S. Marine Corps from a ground-heavy force into a lethal, sea-based strike arm for the ...
Forbes

This US Navy Flattop Is Heading To The Middle East As Supercarrier Sidelined

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Suciu covers trends in the world of aerospace and defense. The US Navy's USS Tripoli (LHA-7) amphibious assault ship during ...
Aviation Week

Jekta's Amphibious Aircraft To Get IA Customized Flight Deck

DUBAI—Swiss startup Jekta announced an agreement on Nov. 17 with Innovative Aerosystems (IA) that will see the development of a customized, new iteration of Liberty, IA's flight deck technology, for ...
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Committee on Options for Improving the Safety of Amphibious Vessels (DUKW boats) When Used in Passenger Service

A study committee appointed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will review the safety record of amphibious vessels (DUKW boats) when used for commercial passenger service ...