Austal delivers 6th LCS to Navy

MOBILE, Ala. - The Navy accepted the delivery of the future Littoral Combat Ship USS Omaha (LCS 12) during a ceremony Sept. 15 at the Austal USA Shipyard in Mobile. The delivery marks the official transfer of LCS 12 from the Austal USA-led team to the Navy. It is the final milestone prior to commissioning, which is planned for early 2018 in San Diego. Omaha is the 10th LCS to join the fleet (six are of the Independence variant – all built by the Alabama shipyard). The Independence variant is noted for its unique trimaran hull, ability to operate at high speeds and its large flight deck size. (Source: PEO LCS 09/18/17)