# Navy Awards Philadelphia Landing Ship Contract

In late October 2026, the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps awarded Hanwha Defense USA a **$269 million** contract to build a medium landing ship at Hanwha Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia, with options for three additional vessels. Construction is scheduled to begin in Q4 2027, and the first vessel in the broader program is expected in 2030. Separately, the Navy’s frigate assessment is due November 12, six days from the current date; no frigate award or formal competition has been announced. Congressional negotiations over whether and under what conditions foreign shipyards may build U.S. vessels could affect future shipbuilding opportunities and sourcing strategies.

- Shipbuilders and suppliers can evaluate potential work supporting the awarded vessel and the three contract options, including opportunities tied to production at the Philadelphia yard.
- The Navy’s frigate assessment due November 12 may inform future procurement activity, but it is not itself a solicitation or award.
- Companies planning U.S. naval shipbuilding investments should account for ongoing congressional negotiations over foreign shipyard eligibility, which may shape future procurement conditions.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Transportation
**Published:** November 06, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Navy (USN)
- U.S. Marine Corps (USMC)
- United States Congress
- U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)

### Vendors
- Hanwha Defense USA (awardee)
- Hanwha Philly Shipyard (shipbuilder)
- Tote Services (contract manager)
- HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (shipbuilder)
- SK Ocean Plant (shipbuilder)

### Sources
- [The Philadelphia Test: Allied Shipbuilding Comes Ashore - Second Line of Defense](https://sldinfo.com/2026/11/the-philadelphia-test-allied-shipbuilding-comes-ashore) - SLDinfo.com