MARINETTE, Wis.,
June 6, 2012 – The Lockheed Martin-led industry team delivered
the nation’s third Littoral Combat Ship, Fort Worth (LCS 3),
to the U.S. Navy two months ahead of schedule.
The delivery followed the ship’s successful Acceptance Trials
on Lake Michigan in May.
“By delivering
Fort Worth early and performing so successfully at Acceptance Trials,
this team has reached milestones rarely seen this early in a new ship
class,” said U.S. Navy LCS Program Manager Rear Admiral (Select)
John Neagley.
“Going forward, we intend to remain on schedule and on cost,
while we continue incorporating lessons learned and drive down costs,”
said Joe North, vice president of Littoral Ship Systems at Lockheed
Martin’s Mission Systems & Sensors business.
