The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) is part of a proposed family of next- generation Navy surface combatants that also includes the much-larger DDG-1000 (formerly DD(X)) destroyer and CG(X) cruiser. The LCS is a small, fast surface combatant that uses modular 'plug-and-fight' mission payload packages, including unmanned vehicles (UVs). The primary intended missions of the LCS are countering enemy mines, submarines, and fast attack craft (i.e., 'swarm boats') in heavily contested littoral (near-shore) waters. Secondary LCS missions include intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR); maritime intercept; special operations forces (SOF) support; and logistics support for movement of personnel and supplies. The LCS is also increasingly mentioned in connection with the Navy's role in the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT). The Navy's proposed FY2007 budget requests $521 million to procure two LCSs. The House-reported version of the FY2007 defense appropriations bill (H.R. 5631) recommends approval of this request. The Senate-reported version recommends funding one LCS in FY2007 and rescinding funding for one of the three LCSs procured in FY2006. For a longer discussion of the LCS program, see CRS Report RL32109, 'Navy DDG-1000 (DD(X)), CG(X), and LCS Ship Acquisition Programs: Oversight Issues and Options for Congress,' by Ronald O'Rourke. This report will be updated as events warrant.


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