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LCS-21 Finishes Acceptance Trials, Delivery Next In 2021

LCS-21 Finishes Acceptance Trials, Delivery Next In 2021
The future USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS-21) Freedom-variant littoral combat ship finished acceptance trials on August 19, 2020. (Photo: Lockheed Martin)

The future USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS-21) Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) finished acceptance trials this month and is now due to be delivered to the Navy in 2021. The ship was built by prime contractor Lockheed Martin [LMT] with Fincantieri Marinette Marine performing ship construction in Wisconsin. Trials occurred in Lake Michigan and included a full-power run, maneuverability testing, and surface and air detect-to-engage demonstrations of the ship’s combat system. Lockheed Martin noted major features and systems tested included aviation support,…

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