The fastest U.S. Navy ship still in service is the Freedom-class littoral combat ship (LCS). Officially, it's "40+ knots," ...

Built for speed, stealth, and coastal dominance, the US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship is one of the most ambitious - and ...

The final Independence-class LCS will now be retooled for mine warfare, and the ships may finally serve a helpful purpose, replacing aging minesweepers.

Navy Secretary John Phelan announced the closure of several offices and the creation of a Naval Rapid Capabilities Office ...

The littoral combat ship USS Canberra arrived at the U.S. naval base in Bahrain last week, the first of four new vessels expected to replace aging mine countermeasures ships in the Middle East ...

The USV Reckless, shown here during naval fleet experimentation in 2022, is being considered for additional work for the US Navy and US Marine Corps. (US Navy) Arizona-based company Hydronalix is ...

The Navy’s last Independence-class littoral combat ship successfully completed sea trials, a bittersweet milestone for a group of vessels that were once planned to be a bigger part of the ...