The U.S. navy has awarded the Lockheed Martin team a contract for one fully funded Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship.
The ship will be the 11th ship procured under a 2010 block buy contract and the 13th Freedom-class variant overall.
It is scheduled to be delivered to the Navy in 2020.
“We are proud to continue our partnership with the U.S. Navy to build and deliver the capable Freedom-class LCS to the fleet,” said Joe North, vice president and general manager of Littoral Ships and Systems. “Over 12,000 people and 500 suppliers in 37 states contribute to this critical program and will continue to do so as we transition to the new Freedom-class Frigate in the coming years.”
Fincantieri Marinette Marine is building the Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship in Marinette, with naval architect Gibbs & Cox of Arlington, Virginia, providing engineering support.
The industry team invested over $100 million to modernize the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard, hire additional staff and train a new workforce.
For additional information, visit Lockheed Martin’s website here.
