New USS Nantucket is ready for active duty after being commissioned in ceremony at Charlestown Navy Yard
The USS Nantucket was commissioned in a ceremony at Charlestown Navy Yard on Saturday, certifying the ship is ready to join the naval fleet and serve in active duty.
US Navy commissions littoral ship Nantucket
The US Navy (USN) has commissioned future littoral combat ship (LCS) Nantucket at a ceremony in Massachusetts.
Navy to Commission Future Littoral Combat Ship Nantucket
Littoral combat ships like Nantucket will be equipped with Over the Horizon – Weapons System (OTH-WS) Naval Strike Missile (NSM). The OTH NSM provides the U.S. and its allies with long range anti-surface offensive strike capability as well as increased coastline defense, deterrence, and interoperability.
US Navy commissions latest littoral combat ship, the USS Nantucket
The USS Nantucket was one of the last littoral combat ships left to enter service. The Navy welcomed it, even as it tries to end the program.
Navy commissions latest Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Nantucket
The GAO has uncovered numerous problems with the LCS, and questioned if ships can perform their intended missions.
Navy's newest ship commissioned beside USS Constitution
CHARLESTOWN - An elaborate ceremony marked the commissioning of the USS Nantucket in Charlestown on Saturday. The Navy's oldest and newest ships. The ship is now certified to join
US Navy commissions antepenultimate Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship
The USS Nantucket is one of the final Freedom-class variants of the LCS programme, which has been continuously scaled back from initial plans.
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