
The future Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Oakland (LCS-24) completed acceptance trials in Mobile, Ala., on Friday. Naval Sea Systems Command noted during the trials the service tested various ship systems at pier side and at-sea in the Gulf of Mexico. This included testing main propulsion, auxiliaries and electrical systems. The Navy also conducted critical capability tests including a full-power demonstration, steering and quick reversal, anchor drop, and combat systems detect-to-engage sequence. “I am impressed with the positive results achieved…