Frigate may not just include Austal, LM

The Navy is considering evaluating more than the two Littoral Combat Ship designs for its future, up-gunned frigates. The two LCS builders include Austal USA of Mobile, Ala.'s Independence and Lockheed Martin's Freedom hulls. A study is set to be completed within the spring. (Source: U.S. Naval Institute News 04/12/17)