An investigation revealed complacency and unprofessionalism within the unit. Just after 10:15 p.m. on May 1, 2024, LCAC 84 was full of bored and irritated Marines and sailors. Nine minutes later, it ...

Textron Systems will build three new Ship-to-Shore Connector landing craft air cushion 100-class vessels, also known as LCAC 100, for the U.S. Navy. The company recently secured a contract ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Welcome to the future! Hovercrafts aren't just in movies and television shows: They're a crucial piece of our Navy, including at Joint Expeditionary Base–Little Creek Virginia ...

The next generation landing craft, Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC), successfully completed well deck interoperability testing with USS Carter Hall (LSD-50) and ...

The U.S. Navy announced it accepted delivery of the next-generation landing craft, Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 105, March 8. LCACs are built with configurations, ...

A close-up of the Joker face that adorns one of the bow thrusters on the LCAC operated by Assault Craft Unit 4. U.S. Fleet Forces Command The video in question was published on X this week by U.S.

While commercial hovercraft faded from everyday use, the U.S. Navy’s LCAC (Landing Craft Air Cushion) kept the technology alive. Introduced in the 1980s, this military hovercraft can carry tanks, ...

This post has been updated with additional information from U.S. 2nd fleet. One sailor remained hospitalized Friday for treatment of injuries sustained after two Navy air-cushioned landing craft, or ...

An investigation revealed complacency and unprofessionalism within the unit. Navy photo by Operations Specialist 2nd Class Trevonte Jasper. Just after 10:15 p.m. on May 1, 2024, LCAC 84 was full of ...