U.S. Navy accepts delivery of final Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship, USS Pierre
The U.S. Navy has officially taken delivery of the future USS Pierre (LCS 38), the final Independence-variant littoral combat ship, from Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama, on 11 July.
Independence-class warship visits Seattle following deployment in Indo-Pacific
The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) arrived at its new homeport in Seattle on 28 June, following its departure from Naval Base San Diego on 23 June.
U.S. Navy: USS Pierre completes final acceptance trials, closing Independence-variant chapter
The U.S. Navy has successfully completed acceptance trials for the future USS Pierre (LCS 38) at Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama during the week of 9 June.
U.S. Navy commissions Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Beloit
The U.S. Navy officially commissioned its latest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship, the USS Beloit (LCS 29), during a ceremony in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.