| ID | 129860 |
| Title Proper | Make or break year |
| Other Title Information | the US navy's LCS programme in 2014 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Jean, Grace |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Lead Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) USS freedom completed its maiden operational development in 2013. US future frigate plans may include a variation of the LCS design. Both LCS variants are in serial production. Despite all this, the US department of defence has announced the truncation of the programme. |
| `In' analytical Note | Jane's Navy International Vol.119, No.3; April 2014: p.10-18 |
| Journal Source | Jane's Navy International Vol.119, No.3; April 2014: p.10-18 |
| Key Words | United States - US ; Littoral Combat Ship - LCS ; Naval Strategy ; US Navy ; Operational Development ; Naval Operations ; USS ; Maritime Security ; Maritime Strategy ; Future Frigate Plans ; Tactical Weapon ; Tactical Strategy |