
The Naval Sea Systems Command on Monday awarded Lockheed Martin [LMT] a $451 million modification for the long-lead-time and detail design to support building four Multi Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC) ships for a sale to Saudi Arabia.The MMSC is based on the Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) hull, built at Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Wisconsin. Lockheed describes it as using that proven hull to meet international navies’ maritime needs.Previously the U.S. Navy awarded Lockheed Martin $481 million for long-lead-time material…