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America-class LHDs and amphibious flexibility

A short amphibious-shipping answer links additional America-class LHDs to US forward presence and flexible force stationing.

Question

Should the United States build more America-class LHDs in their standard LHD version?

Short answer

More LHDs would be useful because the United States needs amphibious flexibility and peacetime stationing options.

Notes

The America-class LHD is a presence and flexibility asset as well as an aviation platform. The United States needs more amphibious warfare capacity and the ability to station forces where they are needed in peacetime, giving these ships value even outside a landing operation.