Charleston (LCS 18), the ninth Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) constructed by shipbuilder Austal USA, completed acceptance trials in mid-July, marking the final significant milestone ...

Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer delivers his remarks during the commissioning ceremony of USS Charleston (LCS-18) on March 2, 2019. US Navy Photo The Littoral Combat Ship USS Charleston ...

Austal USA has received Navy contracts for two more Littoral Combat ships, a significant extension to the Mobile shipyard's biggest program. The 2017-18 defense budget allocated money for three of the ...

USS Charleston (LCS-18) arrives for a contactless port visit ahead of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Sri Lanka on June 23, 2021. US Navy Photo The Navy will have six Littoral Combat ...

The future USS Charleston (LCS 18) delivered to today will be the 16th littoral combat ship (LCS) to enter the U.S. Navy fleet. The Independence-variant LCS is the ninth delivered by Austal USA, the ...

A government watchdog report warns that the Navy's system for maintaining littoral combat ships could lead to even tougher challenges. (Navy) When they first started filling the surface fleet’s ranks ...