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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

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