MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA delivered the future USS Savannah, the 14th Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), to the Navy on June 25. Savannah (LCS 28) is the seventh ship Austal has delivered to the Navy in less than two years. Austal’s production and budget efficiency has reduced overall time of construction. LCS 28 was completed in just under three years, a full 12-month improvement over earlier ships. Five LCS and two Expeditionary Fast Transports (EPFs) are currently under construction at Austal. The shipyard was recently awarded a design contract for the Navy’s Light Amphibious Warship (LAW) that would be manufactured on Austal’s new steel construction serial production line. (Source: Austal USA 06/28/21)
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