The nine in-commission Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ships the Navy is proposing to decommission as part of the FY 2023 budget. US Navy Photos
Military.com: Navy Leader Floats Idea of Selling Troubled Littoral Combat Ships to South America
The Navy's top uniformed leader told Congress that the U.S. government should consider selling ships from its troubled littoral combat fleet it plans to decommission to countries in South America.
The Navy has faced sharp criticism for its latest plan to decommission all of its Freedom-class littoral combat ships.
The youngest ship, USS St. Louis (LCS-19), was commissioned less than two years ago in August 2020.
"We should consider offering these ships to other countries that would be able to use them effectively," Adm. Michael Gilday said when asked by Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., about the Navy's plan to decommission nine of the ships in its upcoming budget proposal at a Senate committee hearing Thursday.
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WNU Editor: I am expecting a fire-sale of these ships.
Top Navy Leader Floats Idea Of Selling Troubled Littoral Combat Ships To Allies In South America
Gilday: Navy could offer retired Littoral Combat Ships to South American nations -- Breaking Defense
The Navy might have a garage sale for the Littoral Combat Ships they just built but don’t want -- Task & Purpose
Navy Could Transfer Decommissioned Littoral Combat Ships to Allies, Says CNO -- USNI News
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