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Austal USA

Shipbuilder of the Independence variant of the U.S. Navy littoral combat ship.

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Independence-class littoral combat ships USS Coronado and USS Independence underway

Independence-class littoral combat ship

Austal-built littoral combat ship class, distinct from the Freedom variant.

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Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Keith DeVinney via Wikimedia Commons · Public domain (PD-USGov-Military-Navy)

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Sep 21, 2026NewsAustal USA, Hanwha's Acquisition Target, Wins More U.S. Navy Repair WorkSeoul Economic Daily Aug 10, 2026NewsHanwha Defense USA seeks to acquire Austal USA in $1.2B potential deal - Breaking Defense

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OtherInside the Navy’s $500M Littoral Combat Ship
Sam Eckholm · Jul 14, 2024 · Supports System · name
“Independence Class”
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Government recordNavy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Mobile (LCS 26) > Naval Sea Systems Command > Article View
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“shipbuilder, Austal USA”

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