Programs · Navy

America (LHA-6) class

The FY2026 budget requested another LHA at an estimated $3.9 billion (CRS, January 2026). LHA-10 was placed under contract on September 24, 2024 as part of the combined amphibious ship award with LPDs 33 to 35.

Type
Amphibious assault ship (LHA)
Status
In production
Planned quantity
—
Unit cost
$3.9B
Builders
HII

Hulls

HullNameBuilder yardStatusLaunchedDeliveredPlanned deliverySource
LHA-10Helmand ProvinceIngalls ShipbuildingOrdered——2034-09Source
LHA-8BougainvilleIngalls ShipbuildingLaunched2023-09-30—2027-07Source
LHA-9FallujahIngalls ShipbuildingUnder construction——2031-07Source

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