SAN DIEGO, CA (WTAQ-WLUK) — The USS Freedom – the first of the littoral combat ship class built at Fincantieri Marinette Marine – was decommissioned during a ceremony Wednesday, just 13 years after it went into service.
Littoral combat ships were designed for shallow-water service, but were criticized for mechanical issues, lack of firepower and armor, and cost.
The Navy is moving away the LCS platform to more heavily armored frigates. Fincantieri Marinette Marine is also building those.
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