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LCS will employ both manned and unmanned vehicles and on-board weapons systems to opti- mize naval combat operations in the littoral areas.

With its unique open-system architecture, modular design approach, and adaptability for spiral inte- gration of combat systems and mission package upgrades, LCS will be uniquely suited to meet the near and future requirements for assured access. (See related article this issue.)

The Navy hopes to be able to award detail design and construction contracts for the first two LCS ships in the FY05 - FY06 timeframe, with deliver- ies scheduled in FY07 and FY08.

Construction of the first DD(X) is planned for

FY05 with scheduled delivery in FY11. The

CG(X) will be a follow-on program to DD(X), with a DD(X) scalable hull form and a common propulsion plant architecture. Both ships will use many of the same innovative technologies to opti- mize crew size, increase Joint "Command, Con- trol, Communications, Computers, Intelligence,

Surveillance and Reconnaissance" (C4ISR) con- nectivity, and reduce operating and support costs.

The CG(X) will replace Ticonderoga-class cruis- ers as they retire.

The future family of ships, DD(X), CG(X) and

LCS, along with the Navy's in-service Aegis com- batants, will provide a broad range of transforma- tional capabilities to assure warfighting success across the entire spectrum of the maritime and lit- toral battlespace. When not acting independently, these future warships will operate in a jointly net- ted, distributed warfighting environment to maxi- mize their overall effectiveness. "Start Spreading the News ..."

Fifth San Antonio Class

Ship to be Named New York

At a ceremony held on September 7, 2002, aboard the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in

New York Harbor, Secretary of the Navy Gordon

England announced his decision to name the fifth ship of the San Antonio class of Amphibious

Transport Dock ships, "New York," to honor the state, the city and the victims of Sept. 11. The Sec- retary will be joined by New York Gov. George

Pataki and many other leaders from the city and state of New York.

In doing so, Secretary England noted that long- standing relationship between the U.S. Navy and people of New York. "USS New York will project

American power to the far corners of the earth and support the cause of freedom well into the 21st century," England said. "From the war for inde- pendence through the war on terrorism, which we wage today, the courage and heroism of the peo- ple of New York have been an inspiration.

Today, thousands of New Yorkers serve with

America's Navy and Marine Corps at home and abroad protecting America's interest and promot- ing peace, security and stability around the world.

These dedicated young Americans are the strength of our military and our nation. USS New York will play an important role in our Navy's future and will be a fitting tribute to the people of The

Empire State," England said.

Both Gov. Pataki and New York City Mayor

Michael Bloomberg thanked the U.S. Navy for honoring all New Yorkers by naming this ship.

Governor Pataki noted, "USS New York will ensure that all New Yorkers and the world will never forget the evil attacks of September 11th, and the courage and compassion New Yorkers showed in response to terror."

Four previous ships have been named New

York. The first, a gondola (1776), was scuttled after suffering heavy damage during the defeat at the Battle of Valcour Island on Oct. 11, 1776.

Though a tactical defeat, the fierce resistance of the outnumbered Americans postponed a British invasion from Canada.

The second, a frigate (1800-1814), served to protect American commerce and project American naval power, particularly along the Barbary Coast of North Africa. The third USS New York, an armored cruiser (1893-1938), served as flagship of the North Atlantic Squadron during the Span- ish-American War and, later, flagship of the Asi- atic Fleet before being renamed Saratoga in 1911.

The fourth, a battleship (1914-1946), served in the North Sea blockade of Germany during WW I and provided shore bombardment during the inva- sions of North Africa, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa during WW II. One submarine was named New

York City and served from 1979-1997.

The 684-ft. (208.4-m) amphibious transport dock ship will be built by Northrop Grumman

Ship Systems in New Orleans and carry a Navy crew of 363 and 699 Marines.

The ship will be used to transport and land

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