The U.S. Navy is retiring every active Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) it has… while simultaneously finishing six brand-new ships of the same class. On the surface, that sounds like déjà vu ...
The decision by the US at the end of 2025 to cancel the Constellation-class frigate for a new FF(X) design caught many by ...
After twenty years and billions of dollars, littoral combat ships are finally performing mine countermeasures as originally planned. By Kyle Gunn Published Sep 9, 2025 3:20 PM EDT After more than two ...
Royal Thai Navy service members prepare for the arrival of the USS Santa Barbara (LCS-32) following sea-phase exercises on July 14, 2025. US Air Force photo The Navy has relieved the commanding ...
The U.S. Navy will commission its newest vessel, the USS Pierre (LCS 38), in Panama City. This vessel is the final independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship to be constructed. The ship is a fast, ...