littoral combat ship

Nov- 2024 -

21 November

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Aerosonde Unmanned Arial Surveillance (UAS) vehicle, Buck G, awaits to launch aboard the Expeditionary Sea-Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 25, 2020. The UAS is piloted by Aerosonde personnel from the Hershel “Woody” Williams and provides live aerial surveillance to enhance the ship’s security. Hershel “Woody” Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility in support of maritime missions and special operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Megan Roses/Released)

Textron to Deliver Drone-Enabled ISR Support for US 5th, 6th Fleet Ships

The US Navy has awarded Textron Systems $64 million in contracts to provide drone-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance services for ships of the 5th and 6th fleets.

20 November

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The Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Nantucket (LCS 27) pulls in beside the USS Constitution in Boston, Mass. Nov. 8, 2024. USS Nantucket will be commissioned Nov. 16. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)

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US Navy’s 14th Freedom Littoral Combat Ship Enters Service

The US Navy has commissioned the 14th Freedom-class littoral combat ship, the USS Nantucket (LCS 27), in Boston, Massachusetts.

Oct- 2024 -

3 October

Americas

The future USS Beloit transits Lake Michigan during Acceptance Trials, August 21, 2024.

Christine Casimiro

US Navy Receives 15th Littoral Combat Ship From Lockheed Martin

The US Navy has received its latest warship from Lockheed Martin at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard in Marinette, Wisconsin.

Aug- 2024 -

8 August

Sea

Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Pierre (LCS 38). Photo: Austal USA

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Austal Rolls Out Final US Navy Independence Warship

Austal USA has launched the US Navy’s final Independence-class littoral combat ship at the company’s shipyard in Alabama.

1 August

Americas

The future USS Nantucket transits the Menominee River in northern Wisconsin, departing for at-sea demonstrations during Acceptance Trials, December 6, 2023. The USS Nantucket is a testament to the enduring partnership between Nantucket, Massachusetts, and the Navy honoring the rich heritage of the people of Nantucket and the maritime legacy that the island represents.

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US Navy Receives 14th Freedom Littoral Combat Ship

Fincantieri Marinette Marine has delivered the US Navy’s 14th Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Nantucket (LCS 27) in Wisconsin.

Jul- 2024 -

1 July

Sea

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Saab Secures $38M Next-Gen Combat Boat Contract From Sweden

Saab has secured a $38-million contract from the Swedish government to supply 10 next-generation combat boats.

Jun- 2024 -

13 June

Sea

Turkey Ada class corvette TCG Heybeliada

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Turkish Company to Build Three Littoral Mission Ships for Malaysian Navy

Ankara-based STM has signed a memorandum of understanding to produce three Littoral Mission Ships for the Royal Malaysian Navy.

May- 2024 -

24 May

Sea

The littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2) is underway in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida. Sailors assigned to Independence's Gold crew and embarked Mine Countermeasures Squadron, Detachment 1, departed Naval Station Mayport for the transit to San Diego after successfully completing testing on the mine countermeasures mission package.

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US Navy Christens Final Independence Littoral Combat Ship

The US Navy has christened the final Independence-class littoral combat ship, the USS Pierre (LCS 38) in Mobile, Alabama.

Apr- 2024 -

15 April

Sea

230331-N-AS200-0021 PORT HUENEME, Calif. (Mar. 31, 2023) The Independence-class variant littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS32), is in port onboard Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) for her Commissioning Ceremony, Mar. 31. NBVC is a strategically located Naval installation composed of three operating facilities: Point Mugu, Port Hueneme and San Nicolas Island. NBVC is the home of the Pacific Seabees, West Coast E-2D Hawkeyes, 3 warfare centers and 80 tenants. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Drew Verbis/Released)

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General Dynamics to Upkeep Independence Littoral Combat Ship Systems

General Dynamics has signed a contract to provide lifecycle maintenance for the US Navy’s Independence-class littoral combat ship systems.

Mar- 2024 -

5 March

Sea

USS Kingsville (LCS 36) Independence-class littoral combat ship

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Austal Delivers Kingsville Littoral Combat Ship to US Navy

The US Navy has taken delivery of the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Kingsville (LCS 36) from Austal USA.

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