Mohd Hanif Ismail’s Post

As allies in the Indo-Pacific work to build and sustain stability across waterways with significant regional economic and national defence impact, the ability to traverse these waters and shores is more critical than ever. Air cushion vehicles (ACVs) have been utilised in the region for decades with great success in a variety of mission sets, allowing users to deliver equipment, personnel and supplies to undeveloped shorelines. These vehicles hold an enduring importance for naval and humanitarian missions in the Indo-Pacific. Today, the world’s foremost expert in ACVs has developed a modernised craft to protect and enhance Indo-Pacific security; it is available globally for an efficient and effective solution. Textron Systems’ Ship-to-Shore Connector (SSC) is a state-of-the-art amphibious vehicle designed to support a variety of naval mission sets. Developed as a replacement for the legacy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), which has delivered decisive maritime capability to users including the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force over more than three decades, the SSC is designed with numerous technological advancements to reach 80% of the world’s coastlines, in even the most logistically contested environments. Continue.... https://lnkd.in/eHEC8a-y