Future Light Amphibious Warship could be built to mixed naval-commercial standards
Having learned key experiences in the development of the Constellation-class frigates, USN and USMC officials are keen for the LAW to follow a similar path, potentially utilising a parent design.
The USN and USMC future Light Amphibious Warship (LAW) could potentially be built to mixed naval-commercial standards in a bid to keep programme costs under control and the development timeline on track.
In such an eventuality, platform elements focused on survivability would see naval standards applied, while commercial build standards could be kept in other areas. Navies around the world build to different standards, with many opting for commercial-naval hybrid designs which can significantly reduce cost.
The high cost and mixed success of recent US shipbuilding efforts, such as the Zumwalt-class destroyers and Littoral Combat Ship programme, has prompted
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