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Construction Begins in Mobile on LCS6

The Navy authorized the first cutting of aluminum for the sixth littoral combat ship, the future USS Jackson (LCS 6), at Austal's Modular Manufacturing facility in Mobile, Ala., Aug. 1. The "first cut" is a significant ship construction milestone, signifying the ship's progression from design drawings to the beginning of a tangible form. "The littoral combat ship is a key part of our future fleet and demands the very best skill and effort from government and industry teams…