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Shipbuilding

Hanwha awarded $269M Navy landing ship subcontract at Philly Shipyard

The subcontract award was reported 30 October 2026 for work at the Philadelphia yard.

Ingrid Sorensen
Shipbuilding Correspondent
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Hanwha Defense USA was awarded a $269 million subcontract from TOTE Services to build one U.S. Navy Medium Landing Ship at Philly Shipyard.[1] Hanwha acquired Philly Shipyard in December 2024 for $100 million. Ownership is split 60% to Hanwha Systems and 40% to Hanwha Ocean.[2] Hanwha has invested $350 million in the yard since acquisition. The workforce has been doubled to approximately 2500 employees.[3]
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  1. Hanwha Defense USA was awarded a $269 million subcontract from TOTE Services to build one U.S. Navy Medium Landing Ship at Philly Shipyard · Defence Blog
  2. Hanwha acquired Philly Shipyard in December 2024 for $100 million, with 60% ownership by Hanwha Systems and 40% by Hanwha Ocean · Defence Blog
  3. Hanwha has invested $350 million in Philly Shipyard and doubled the workforce to approximately 2500 employees since acquisition · Defence Blog
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