A Lockheed Martin-led team has completed acceptance testing of the ninth Freedom-variant littoral combat ship in Lake Michigan in preparation for the ship's delivery this year. Read more
A Lockheed Martin-led industry team has launched a new Freedom-variant littoral combat ship into Menominee River following the vessel’s christening at Fincantieri Marinette Marine's ship... Read more
Raytheon has received a $7M contract modification to manufacture, assemble and test airborne mine neutralization systems designed to help the U.S. Navy counter moored and bottom mines. Read more
The U.S. Navy is working with contractors Lockheed Martin and Austal USA to identify the next set of upgrades to the service’s fleet of littoral combat ships, USNI News reported Tuesday. Read more
The U.S. Navy is expected to choose from among shipbuilding firms, including Austal USA and Fincantieri Marinette Marine, to construct up to 20 FFG(X) next-generation frigates by 2030, AL.co... Read more
Saab has secured a new order to supply additional radar systems for the U.S. Navy’s two Independence-class littoral combat ships. The company said Monday General Dynamics placed the order fo... Read more
Northrop Grumman has received a $45.5M contract modification to engineer mission modules for the U.S. Navy's Littoral Combat Ships. Read more
Fincantieri has begun to upgrade its facility used to launch ships at its Marinette Marine business’ shipyard in Wisconsin as the U.S. Navy’s decision on its future frigate program nears, De... Read more
Austal USA is coordinating with the U.S. Navy on potential maintenance and lifecycle management services for the military branch’s littoral combat ships, USNI News reported Monday. Read more
The U.S. Navy aims to equip its littoral combat ships with new over-the-horizon anti-ship missiles in an effort to improve lethality and survivability, Military.com reported Wednesday. Read more
The U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract modification of an undisclosed amount to continue littoral combat ship construction services. Read more
The Architect of the Capitol will host an industry day on Jan. 24 to discuss a planned communications system with potential partners. Read more
Raytheon and its partners have built a small single-tow sonar technology designed to help the U.S. Navy detect near-shore submarines from littoral combat ships or aircraft carriers. Read more
The seventh Freedom-variant littoral combat ship constructed by a Lockheed Martin-led industry team has entered into active service with the U.S. Navy. Read more
Navy Commissions 15th Littoral Combat Ship
A littoral combat ship manufactured by a Lockheed Martin-led team, has entered into active service with the U.S. Navy. Read more