Everything You Need To Know About the Marine Corps’ New Warship
Like the famous Higgins boats during World War II, the new Light Amphibious Warship will form the backbone of the Marine’s updated Pacific strategy.
The ships will likely be based out of Hawaii, and they’ll pose a serious threat to Chinese ships.
Like the Higgins boats that were central to the Marine Corps’ Second World War-era island-hopping campaign, the new Light Amphibious Warship will form the backbone of the Marine’s newer, more updated Pacific maritime strategy.
The Marine Corps’ new class of vessels will likely be based out of Hawaii. The new ships are estimated to cost $100 million to $130 million apiece, a price tag that is much lower than other new naval ships, the Honolulu-based Star Advertiser reported.