So, the ones we built are still having issues...... So, china built a bunch and they work?
A 2012 report by Rear Admiral
Samuel Perez, USN, found that the ships lacked the manpower and firepower to complete the missions required by regional combatant commanders. The report found that the LCS is "ill-suited for combat operations against anything but" small, fast boats not armed with anti-ship missiles. It also found that the excessive beam (width) of the trimaran
Independence-class ships may pose a "navigational challenge in narrow waterways and tight harbors".
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Reduced procurement and early retirement
On 14 December 2015, Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter ordered the Navy to reduce the planned procurement of LCS and FF ships from 52 to 40
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Littoral Combat Ship: $100,000,000,000 Billion U.S. Navy Mistake
program faced design disputes, cost overruns, faulty weapon systems, and frequent maintenance issues.
Why is US Navy Retiring a 6-Year Old Ship?