The Korea Times
Samsung Heavy Industries is stepping into a high-stakes U.S. naval program, signaling a deepening industrial partnership as Washington moves to modernize its fleet and diversify its shipbuilding base. The company said Wednesday it will take part in the conceptual design of the U.S. Navy’s Next Generation Logistics Ship, or NGLS, working with General Dynamics NASSCO and DSEC through March 2027 on early-stage vessel development. The NGLS program is expected to produce at least 13 ships and is a key component of the U.S. Navy’s “distributed maritime operations” strategy, which emphasizes agility and survivability through smaller, more flexible vessels capable of tailored mission support. The company said it will focus on hull form design — a key determinant of speed, stability and fuel efficiency — using its large-scale testing facilities, including a 400-meter towing tank in Daejeon, to meet U.S. Navy requirements. The project marks one of the most visible outcomes to date of the company’s broader push into the U.S. market, often referred to internally as MASGA (Make American
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