A Lockheed Martin-led team launched the 13th U.S. Navy littoral combat ship, the Wichita, during a ceremony Saturday in Marinette, Wis., the company said.
The ceremony sent the Wichita into the Menominee river at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard, Lockheed said in a statement.
LCS 13 will undergo additional outfitting and testing at Fincantieri Marinette before the ship's anticipated delivery next year.
The Freedom-variant LCS is currently in full-rate production, with six ships under construction at the Marinette shipyard and three more in long-lead material procurement.
The industry team is comprised of Lockheed Martin, Fincantieri Marinette Marine, naval architect Gibbs & Cox and more than 500 suppliers in 37 states.
LCS 13 will be the third Navy ship named USS Wichita, joining the CA-45 World War II-era heavy crusier and a Wichita-class replenishment oiler.
Earlier this month the Navy announced an overhaul of the oft-troubled and costly LCS program.
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