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Lockheed Martin’s Littoral Combat Ship USS Freedom Begins Builder’s Trials

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Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

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By Geoff Fein Lockheed Martin's [LMT] USS Freedom (LCS-1), the first of a new breed of multi-mission Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), began builders trials Monday, nearly two years since she was side launched into the Menominee River in Marinette, Wis. The trials--which are a coordinated effort between the Navy and the Lockheed Martin team--will include operational testing of the vessel's propulsion, communications, navigation and mission systems, as well as all related support systems, the company said. The news that Freedom…

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