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.
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.
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.
New Navy warship USS Nantucket to be commissioned in Boston this weekend
The 388-foot ship will be the third commissioned ship in naval sevice to be named after the island. "The naming of LCS 27 honors the rich heritage of the people of Nantucket and t
Visit aboard USS Nantucket ahead of commissioning ceremony in Boston
The U.S. Navy's newest combat ship will be commissioned in a ceremony at the Charlestown Navy Yard on Saturday.
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.
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 Littoral Combat Ship Nantucket
EST in Boston, Massachusetts. The Honorable Maura Healey, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will deliver the principal
Check out the USS Beloit combat ship docked in Milwaukee harbor, set to be commissioned
The USS Beloit combat ship arrived Sunday night and is docked at Veterans Park. The ship will be commissioned for active service on Saturday.
Littoral Combat Ship Might Be Making a 'Comeback'
The Navy’s LCS, designed to provide a small, fast, maneuverable, and inexpensive family of surface ships, is capable of taking on many roles. From intelligence and surveillance to anti-surface warfare and special operations,
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.
Here’s why the USS Nantucket is docked in Charlestown
The Navy’s newest ship is set to be commissioned on Saturday right beside its oldest — the USS Constitution. The post Here’s ...
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New Navy ship USS Nantucket commissioned while ‘stern to stern’ with the oldest Navy ship
The USS Nantucket is a littoral combat ship, or LCS. LCS-class ships are small, agile vessels meant for operating in near-shore environments. The LCS program was initiated in 2002. The LCS ...
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USS Nantucket Commissioned
BOSTON, Mass. – The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Nantucket (LCS 27) November 16, 2024, in Boston, Massachusetts. To honor naval history, ...
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New naval combat ship coming to Naval Station Mayport
She is a Freedom-class littoral combat ship. She is the commissioned ship in naval service named after Nantucket. The naming of the ship honors the rich heritage of the people of ...