Landing Platform Dock – The Defense Post

May- 2026 -

13 May

Rendering of the lead Trump-class battleship USS Defiant (BBG-1)

US Navy Unveils 30-Year ‘Golden Fleet’ Modernization Plan to Reach 450+ Ships

The US Navy has released a three-decade shipbuilding plan aimed at expanding its fleet beyond 450 vessels in the early 2030s while overhauling acquisition practices and rebuilding the maritime industrial base.

10 May

Americas

Bea Castañeda

Inside the San Antonio-Class Amphibious Transport Dock

This guide breaks down the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock, a floating launchpad that moves US Marines, aircraft, and landing craft from sea to shore.

Jun- 2025 -

3 June

Europe

The RFS Vladimir Andreyev, an Ivan Gren-class landing ship

Rojoef Manuel

Yantar USC Unveils New Russian Navy Ivan Gren Landing Vessel

Yantar USC has inaugurated the Russian Navy’s latest Ivan Gren-class landing ship at its center in Kaliningrad.

Apr- 2025 -

22 April

Asia Pacific

BRP Tarlac (LD-601) landing platform dock

Rojoef Manuel

First Philippine Tarlac Amphibious Transport Ship in Indonesia for Maintenance

The Philippine Navy’s lead Tarlac-class landing platform dock vessel has arrived in Indonesia for sustainment and repair works.

4 April

Europe

HMS Albion, a Landing Platform Dock (LPD), is shown operating near the coast of Norway as part of Exercise Hairspring in 2008.

Rojoef Manuel

UK Signs Agreement to Transfer Albion Amphibious Warfare Vessels to Brazil

The UK has signed an agreement to pursue the transfer of its Albion-class landing platform docks to the Brazilian Navy.

Feb- 2025 -

14 February

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

UK Offers Electric Propulsion for India’s Planned Amphibious Warships

The UK and India have signed a statement of intent to design and develop an Integrated Full Electric Propulsion system for India’s next generation Landing Platform Dock (LPD) fleet.