The Freedom (LCS 1), bottom, was commissioned by the U.S. Navy in Nov. 2008, while the Independence (LCS 2), top, is aiming to be delivered to the Navy by the end of this year. (U.S. Navy)U.S. Navy Puts Off LCS Decision -- Defense News
The long-awaited decision on which Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) design to buy will take a bit longer, the U.S. Navy said Aug. 23 - and that means the announcement of a choice might wait until just before year's end.
Navy leaders have repeatedly assured Congress, industry and the media that a decision would be made before the end of summer. Although the vacation period generally ends with Labor Day, meteorological summer ends on Sept. 23, the first day of fall, and some observers had thought the decision might be announced between when Congress returns from its summer recess on Sept. 13 and Sept. 23.
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Navy Postpones Highly Anticipated LCS Downselect -- Defense Tech
U.S. Navy Pushes LCS Decision Date Again -- Ares/Aviation Week
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Navy: LCS contract decision 3 months away -- FOX News
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