The U.S. Navy's Littoral Combat Ship Might Not Be Total Junk Afterall

Summary: While countless naval experts canning this warship for years, starting next year, the Navy will homeport four Independence-class littoral combat ships in Bahrain to enhance mine countermeasure forces in the Middle East.

-The USS Canberra, USS Tulsa, and USS Santa Barbara are the first three vessels confirmed. This move will facilitate the retirement of the older Avenger-class vessels.

-The Independence-class ships will be equipped with an upgraded mine countermeasures mission package...