LxD-class amphibious warfare ship

The LxD is an initiative by the Italian Navy to procure a series of two amphibious warfare ships (with the option for a third vessel) as a replacement for the aging San Giorgio-class amphibious transport dock.

History
The Italian Navy received the approval in 2010 to procure two 20,000-ton 190 m long amphibious assault ships (landing helicopter dock), with the possibility of a third ship, configured with extensive aviation facilities (landing helicopter assault).

In more recent designs the ships are shown as 16,500-ton 160 m landing platform docks with two helicopter landing spots on the aft deck. The first two ships are expected to enter service from 2028 to 2030. If the option is taken, the third ship will enter service after 2031.