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The Littoral Combat Ship Might Be the Navy’s Biggest Mistake Ever

The U.S. Navy is moving to retire several Littoral Combat Ships after barely a decade in service, an unusually early exit for ...
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The U.S. Navy Built Two Versions of the Littoral Combat Ship. Both Were a Mess.

Key Points and Summary - The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program is presented as a deeply flawed naval experiment. The decision to build two competing designs, the Freedom and Independence classes, ...
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Navy commissions final littoral combat ship bound for San Diego

Distinguished guests watch the crew aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Pierre in Panama City. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy) The Navy on Saturday commissioned the last of the ...
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How Does The US Navy Test Its Ships For Seaworthiness?

Naval warships must undergo a complex, intensive process before they make it to sea. It's a deeply regimented system filled with certifications, checklists, and tests, all conducted before a ship ...