Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle, and Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric Smith outline a reshaping of how the Navy builds and fields its Fleet. On Dec. 5, Department of the Navy leadership took a major step by selecting the design for the Medium Landing Ship, prioritizing an operationally driven and fiscally disciplined choice that puts capability in the Fleet on a responsible timeline.
Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle, and Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric Smith outline a reshaping of how the Navy builds and fields its Fleet. On Dec. 5, Department of the Navy leadership took a major step by selecting the design for the Medium Landing Ship, prioritizing an operationally driven and fiscally disciplined choice that puts capability in the Fleet on a responsible timeline.
