So the first first littoral combat ship got underway at the end of last month, more than a year behind schedule, and at twice the forecast cost.

The ships, the size of a large corvette or small frigate, are intended to work in coastal waters.

Interestingly enough, the Israelis are considering the conventionally hulled LCS as the basis of a ship for their navy, but they are ditching the modular weapons system, because they feel that it leaves the ship too lightly armored.