Nation's 1st Littoral Combat Ship Propulsion Plant Operational

Freedom (LCS 1) Begins Final Dockside Testing in Preparation for Underway Trials

(Marinette, WI., July 10, 2008) -- The propulsion plant of the nation's first Littoral Combat Ship, Freedom (LCS 1), has completed testing in preparation for dock trials. The ship is now ready to begin dock trials - the final stage of testing before underway trials.

"Freedom is now exercising her propulsion train to the full extent possible in port, running the gas turbines and diesel engines; spinning shafts and pumping water through the steerable water jets," said Dan Schultz, vice president and general manager of Lockheed Martin's [NYSE: LMT] Maritime Security & Ship Systems line of business. "We are looking forward to beginning underway trials in the lakes and demonstrating the capabilities this unique ship will bring to the U.S. Navy."

Source : Lockheed Martin

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