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An example of the LCAC amphibious craft appeared recently with the face of Batman’s iconic opponent the Joker rendered in the style of how the late Heath Ledger famously portrayed him in the 2008 film The Dark Knight.

Check Out This Navy LCAC Hovercraft Adorned With Joker Artwork Check Out This Navy LCAC Hovercraft Adorned With Joker Artwork

By Thomas Newdick

Aug 22 3:10 PM EDT

Why no LCAC used in Gaza aid mission.

Why Aren’t U.S. Navy LCAC Hovercraft Being Used To Deliver Aid To Gaza? Why Aren’t U.S. Navy LCAC Hovercraft Being Used To Deliver Aid To Gaza?

By Tyler Rogoway, Joseph Trevithick

Jun 3 7:38 PM EDT

A Serna-class LCU in a Bayraktar TB2's viewfinder.

Ukraine Situation Report: TB2s Strike Russian SAM-Carrying Landing Craft At Snake Island Ukraine Situation Report: TB2s Strike Russian SAM-Carrying Landing Craft At Snake Island

By Stetson Payne

May 7 3:04 PM EDT

Russian Landing Ship Destroyed In Massive Explosion In Captured Ukrainian Port City

Russian Landing Ship Destroyed In Massive Explosion In Captured Ukrainian Port City Russian Landing Ship Destroyed In Massive Explosion In Captured Ukrainian Port City

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 24 1:07 PM EDT

Navy Hovercraft Played Helicopter Hauler For Florida Air Base

Navy Hovercraft Played Helicopter Hauler For Florida Air Base Navy Hovercraft Played Helicopter Hauler For Florida Air Base

By Brett Tingley

Feb 25 5:48 PM EST

The Army Acquired Its Own Hovercraft In The 1980s. It Didn’t Go Well.

The Army Acquired Its Own Hovercraft In The 1980s. It Didn’t Go Well. The Army Acquired Its Own Hovercraft In The 1980s. It Didn’t Go Well.

By Brian O’Rourke

Sep 23 6:23 PM EDT

British Carrier Joins U.S. Amphibious Forces In North Atlantic In A Vision Of What’s To Come

British Carrier Joins U.S. Amphibious Forces In North Atlantic In A Vision Of What’s To Come British Carrier Joins U.S. Amphibious Forces In North Atlantic In A Vision Of What’s To Come

By Thomas Newdick

May 19 1:22 PM EDT

The Marines’ Most Wicked Looking Armored Vehicle Looks Even Scarier Making A Beach Landing

The Marines’ Most Wicked Looking Armored Vehicle Looks Even Scarier Making A Beach Landing The Marines’ Most Wicked Looking Armored Vehicle Looks Even Scarier Making A Beach Landing

By Tyler Rogoway

Mar 22 6:51 PM EDT

The US Army Is Buying New Boats to Replace Vietnam-Era Landing Craft

The US Army Is Buying New Boats to Replace Vietnam-Era Landing Craft The US Army Is Buying New Boats to Replace Vietnam-Era Landing Craft

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 11:42 PM EDT

Navy Hovercraft Storm Beaches In Oregon And Washington In Preparation For “The Big One”

Navy Hovercraft Storm Beaches In Oregon And Washington In Preparation For “The Big One” Navy Hovercraft Storm Beaches In Oregon And Washington In Preparation For “The Big One”

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway

Jun 6 12:03 AM EDT

U.S. Army Trains To Fire Howitzers From Landing Craft For The First Time In Decades

U.S. Army Trains To Fire Howitzers From Landing Craft For The First Time In Decades U.S. Army Trains To Fire Howitzers From Landing Craft For The First Time In Decades

By Joseph Trevithick

Apr 29 7:25 PM EDT

U.S. Navy hovercraft evacuated Americans from Tripoli, Libya (Updated)

U.S. Navy hovercraft evacuated Americans from Tripoli, Libya (Updated) U.S. Navy hovercraft evacuated Americans from Tripoli, Libya (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Apr 7 10:03 PM EDT

This Russian Beach Landing Drill in Crimea Is Downright Ferocious

This Russian Beach Landing Drill in Crimea Is Downright Ferocious This Russian Beach Landing Drill in Crimea Is Downright Ferocious

By Tyler Rogoway

Sep 13 2:14 PM EDT