Japan formally activated on Sunday a new joint maritime transport unit geared towards improving troop deployment capabilities ...

This includes two 3,500-ton Logistics Support Vessels (LSV), four 2,400-ton Landing Craft Utility (LCU) and four smaller Maneuver Support Vessels. Japanese shipbuilder Naikai Zosen launched the ...

When the U.S. Navy wants to haul a few hundred tons of troops, material, or gear from ship to shore sailors use the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) or the Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC ...