Learn about the Navy's fast, agile new ships that patrol coastal waters. | Science Channel

9.6K views · 556 reactions | The U.S. Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship is its most speedy, flexible and maneuverable surface combatant. The ship has a top speed of 40+ knots, 114,000 horsepower and the ability to operate in as little as 14 ft. of water. Here’s how we build them. https://lmt.co/37ynvtS | Lockheed Martin | Facebook

26K views · 496 reactions | Littoral Combat Ship 19 has left the building! On December 15, the future USS St. Louis will be christened, marking the second big milestone in the ship's life after her keel laying. Learn more about LCS here: https://lmt.co/2UggTYN | Lockheed Martin | Facebook

This weekend, we marked the start of a new voyage in the life of the USS Indianapolis (LCS 17). The ship’s commissioning ceremony officially placed it into active service in the U.S. Navy fleet. Like her fellow Littoral Combat Ships, LCS 17 offers unmatched lethality, agility and focused-mission support to our nation’s Navy. | Lockheed Martin

USS Pierre (LCS 38) Homecoming - U.S. Navy's newest Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship Watch the U.S. Navy's newest Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship, USS Pierre (LCS 38), make her triumphant arrival at her new homeport in San Diego! Named after the city of Pierre, South Dakota, this state-of-the-art vessel is the 19th and final ship in the Independence class, marking the end of an era for these versatile, high-speed warships designed for near-shore operations. Commissioned on Nov