The US Navy's small amphibious ship requirement

What is your view of the US Navy's proposed small amphibious ships?

The proposal is compared with an LST, with a stated preference for examining existing allied designs for adaptation to American standards.

The proposed small amphibious ship is likened to a landing ship tank (LST) in this February 2021 assessment. Adapting an existing allied design to American standards is the stated preference. The suggested ship would carry about 400 to 600 personnel and their equipment, with a way to put them ashore on a beach. The Bay class and related designs are offered as starting points for that comparison.