Textron Systems will build three new Ship-to-Shore Connector landing craft air cushion 100-class vessels, also known as LCAC 100, for the U.S. Navy.
The company recently secured a contract modification valued at $354 million, which exercises an option for additional systems, the Department of Defense said.
Work will be performed in New Orleans, Louisiana, and other sites across the United States and the United Kingdom. The anticipated completion date is in July 2031.
The Naval Sea Systems Command in Washington serves as the contracting activity.
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Navy’s Previous Textron Ship-to-Shore Connector Orders
The recent award follows the Navy’s recent purchase of nine Ship-to-Shore vessels for $394.3 million. Construction is expected to be conducted in the company’s New Orleans, Louisiana, facility and other locations until September 2030.
Textron also secured a $312.4 million contract from the Navy in July 2024 for materials and recurring and non-recurring activities in support of the Ship-to-Shore Connector platform development.
Ship-to-Shore Connector Specifications
The Ship-to-Shore Connectors represent Textron’s next-generation LCAC. The vessels are designed to enable military troops to reach shorelines around the world.
It offers increased payload capacity and enhanced performance, reliability and maintainability to meet military mission requirements.
According to Textron, the vessels are capable of traveling speeds of up to 35 knots at Sea State 3. It can also carry payloads of up to 74 tons.
Textron’s Ship-to-Shore Connectors are expected to remain in operation for 30 years.
