The U.S. Navy announced on Friday that it had selected seven companies to compete to secure the service’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel contract.
In one of his first public addresses as acting Navy secretary, Hung Cao said he didn't need "cross-dressers" or "leaf eaters" in the service.
The service's new Medium Landing Ship is designed to move troops, equipment and supplies to shorelines without relying on established ports.
The deployment of the vessels marks the first time Washington has confirmed using such vessels in an active conflict, according to Reuters.
By David Jeans, Reuters
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