
The Lockheed Martin- [LMT] led industry team launched the United States’ seventh Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Detroit, Oct. 18 into the Menominee River at the Marinette Marine Corp. (MMC) shipyard, according to a Lockheed Martin statement. The ship’s sponsor, Barbara Levin, christened Detroit with the traditional smashing of a champagne bottle across the ship’s bow just before the launch. Following christening and launch, Detroit will continue to undergo outfitting and testing before delivery to the Navy in 2015. The Navy…