Auditor-General’s Report 2/2026 finds that delays in weapons systems could leave the first littoral combat ship short of full capability.

The U.S. Navy officially decommissioned the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) on July 29, 2026, during a ceremony at Naval Base San Diego after nearly 14 years of service.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The future USS Cleveland (LCS 31) arrives in Cleveland, Ohio, May 9, 2026, ahead of its commissioning ceremony. - U.S. Navy The US ...

The auditor-general has given us the numbers – now Parliament must demand accountability.

Two defence analysts say the vessels would still enhance the navy’s capabilities, but one also calls for an RCI to probe the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wikimedia Commons The Littoral Combat Ship was supposed to be the Navy's next big breakthrough — a lightweight, fast, and flexible ...

Summary: The U.S. Navy recently acquired the future USS Kingsville (LCS 36), the 18th Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship, despite ongoing criticisms of the LCS program. Named after Kingsville, ...

Government and opposition lawmakers pressed the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) on Wednesday to resolve outstanding weapons and support procurements for the littoral combat ship (LCS) programme, warning ...

The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) project was 7.55 per cent behind schedule as of June 25, 2026, with delays ranging from 30 to 108 days, according to ...

PETALING JAYA: The littoral combat ship (LCS) project is running behind schedule again with weaknesses found in its implementation.

(CNN) — The US Navy commissioned the last of its 35 littoral combat ships, the USS Cleveland, earlier this month at a pier in its namesake Ohio city. “Steel. Strength. Power,” acting Secretary of the ...