Austal USA starts up LCS 30

MOBILE, Ala. – Construction on the future USS Canberra (LCS 30) began here in February at Austal USA’s state-of-the-art module manufacturing facility. Dave Growden, native Australian, LCS Program Director, and a 30-year member of Austal's team, had the honor of pushing the button to start the router that cut the first piece of aluminum, signaling start of construction for the 15th Independence-variant littoral combat ship. LCS 30 will be the second U.S. Navy vessel to bear the name USS Canberra in honor of Australia’s capital city. “It’s a privilege to be building a U.S. Navy combat ship named for the capital of Australia, the birthplace of Austal USA’s parent organization,” said Austal USA President Craig Perciavalle. Austal USA has delivered nine LCS to the Navy. Six are under construction (LCS 20-30); and four await the start of construction following LCS 30. (Source: Austal USA 02/22/20)