House Panel Seeks More Oversight of Littoral Combat Ship

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Lawmakers said today they have “serious questions” about the Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship after a Government Accountability Office report recommended slowing construction for further testing.

While there was no indication that the Navy’s newest warship was in immediate jeopardy, members of the House Armed Services seapower subcommittee said the small, speedy and adaptable ship needs increased scrutiny in light of warnings about its unproven technology.