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Thursday, September 09, 2010

Lockheed Martin Team Reaches 60 Percent Completion in Construction of Nation’s Third Littoral Combat Ship

USS FreedomThe Lockheed Martin-led industry team recently reached the 60-percent completion mark in the construction of the nation’s third Littoral Combat Ship (LCS). LCS 3, named Fort Worth, remains on schedule and on cost under a fixed-price contract awarded in March 2009.

Fort Worth, built by Marinette Marine Corporation in Wisconsin, will be launched on December 4, 2010.

Recently, the Lockheed Martin team reached a key milestone by connecting Fort Worth’s outfitted bow module to the ship.

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