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Navy/USMC

LCS-17 Finishes Acceptance Trials, LCS-20 Delivered

Wednesday, June 26th, 2019

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LCS-17 Finishes Acceptance Trials, LCS-20 Delivered

The USS Indianapolis (LCS-17), during acceptance trials in Lake Michigan on June 19, 2019. (Photo: Lockheed Martin)

The future USS Indianapolis (LCS-17) Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship finished acceptance trials while the future Independence-variant USS Cincinnati (LCS-20) was delivered to the Navy this week. LCS-17, built by Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Wisconsin, completed its trials in Lake Michigan. This marked the last significant milestone before the ship is delivered to the Navy later this year, prime contractor Lockheed Martin [LMT] said on Wednesday. The Indianapolis is the ninth odd-numbered Freedom-variant LCS. Trials included a full-power run, maneuverability testing, and…

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