Newest Indy LCS: Santa Barbara

WASHINGTON - Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer announced Oct. 9 that the next Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship will be named USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32). The future Santa Barbara will be built at Austal USA shipyard in Mobile, Ala. The Navy has accepted delivery of 16 LCS, including recent contract modifications, of a total 32 LCS. Ten are still under construction (LCS 15, 17, and 19 through 26). Austal builds the even-numbered hulls. (Source: Secretary of Navy 10/09/18)