The following is the May 17, 2019 Congressional Research Service report, Navy LPD-17 Flight II Amphibious Ship Program: Background and Issues for Congress. The Navy wants to procure a total of 13 ...

HII begins fabrication of the U.S. Navy's LPD 32, marking the start of construction for the new amphibious transport dock. HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division has initiated fabrication of the U.S.