U.S Navy accepts delivery of fourth Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship
NewsAugust 15, 2016
MARINETTE, Wis. U.S. Navy officials accepted delivery by a Lockheed Martin-led industry team of the fourth Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), the USS Detroit. Official say it is scheduled for commission in Detroit on October 22.
The team – comprised of Fincantieri Marinette Marine, Gibbs & Cox, and more than 500 suppliers in 37 states - is under a full-rate production of the Freedom-variant with six ships under construction at Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) and three more in long-lead material procurement.
Navy officials say, USS Detroit is the eighth littoral combat ship (LCS) to be delivered to the Navy and the fourth Freedom-variant to join the fleet.
