Ship-to-Shore connector faces fresh technical delays, putting IOC five years behind schedule

By Nick Wilson / November 22, 2024 at 11:35 AM
The Navy’s next-generation Ship-to-Shore connector capability, which will be critical for landing Marines and other military personal in the event of an Indo-Pacific conflict, is facing fresh delays driven by technical problems that continue to postpone initial operational capability despite the delivery of multiple craft. Initial operational test and evaluation of the amphibious air-cushioned landing craft is now expected to conclude in September 2025 with IOC to follow in December 2025, a Navy spokesperson told Inside Defense . This timeline...

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