Five competitive prototypes for the Landing Ship Medium (LSM) are under development with the focus on getting requirements "right," said Lt. Gen. Karsten Heckl, chief of Marine Corps Combat Development Command and deputy commandant for combat development and integration. Formerly called the Light Amphibious Warship, the LSM is expected to come under contract in fiscal year 2025 after having experienced delays in design and development. “We’re just simply trying to get the requirements right, while still trying to move at...
