In a significant step toward finally giving the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) fleet greater offensive capabilities, Navy ...

The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) returned to Naval Station Mayport, Fla. following a deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet, 6th Fleet, and ...

The Navy is planning a lethality upgrade on both classes of the Littoral Combat Ship that includes the ability to launch larger missiles like the SM-6, Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro said on ...

The USS Beloit's commissioning comes amid the Navy's push to scrap some newer littoral combat ships, which have issues ...

The USS Nantucket was one of the last littoral combat ships left to enter service. The Navy welcomed it, even as it tries to ...

41 vertical launching systems at the Naval Institute's Defense Forum Washington. On October 24, 2023, the US Navy's ...

One of the most meaningful ways to support the USS Cleveland and her crew is through the “Adopt a Sailor” program, writes ...

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT — The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) returned to Naval Station Mayport, ...

Known as LCS 29, the warship is designed for operations in both shallow waters and open seas. The Navy has retired several Freedom-class ships over maintenance costs and mission capability.

The USS Nantucket is a littoral combat ship, or LCS. LCS-class ships are small, agile vessels meant for operating in near-shore environments. The LCS program was initiated in 2002. The LCS class ...