# U.S. Navy maritime procurement and modernization > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-navy-maritime-procurement-and-modernization > Updated: 2026-09-29T22:20:46.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2. The U.S. Navy has initiated several major maritime procurement programs to modernize its fleet and industrial base. In mid-September 2026, the Navy awarded approximately $280 million in contracts to Master Boat Builders, Inc., Conrad Shipyard, LLC, and Saronic Technologies to produce LCU 1700 class landing craft. This program aims to replace the aging LCU 1610 class with vessels offering increased payload capacity and reliability, with deliveries expected to begin between late 2028 and 2029. By late September 2026, the Navy expanded its focus on autonomous technology by awarding an estimated $1.2 billion for the production of 30 Medium Unmanned Surface Vessels (MUSV). These contracts were distributed among Saronic Technologies, Huntington Ingalls Industries, and Galliano Marine Services, with the first deliveries anticipated before the end of fiscal year 2027. This acquisition utilizes the MUSV Marketplace to integrate autonomous technology more rapidly into the fleet. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: US Navy awards $1.2B for 30 unmanned surface vessels The US Navy has awarded $1.2 billion in contracts to Saronic Technologies, HII, and Galliano Marine Services to produce 30 medium unmanned surface vessels, with first deliveries expected by fiscal year 2027. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-navy-selects-three-firms-for-30-autonomous-surface-vessel-contracts ### 2026-09-15: U.S. Navy awards $280M in contracts for LCU 1700 landing craft The U.S. Navy awarded $280.5 million in prototype agreements to three shipyards to build LCU 1700 landing craft, aiming to expand industrial capacity and replace aging vessel classes by 2028. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-navy-awards-280m-in-contracts-for-lcu-1700-landing-craft --- Cite as: U.S. Navy maritime procurement and modernization. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/us-navy-maritime-procurement-and-modernization