They are called Freedom and Independence. The two competing ships, based in San Diego, are designed to dodge mines, hunt for submarines and conduct special operations at high speeds of up to 45 knots. Whichever prototype proves superior -- either Lockheed Martin's Freedom or General Dynamics' Ind... -
Rising Costs Plague Navy's Shipbuilding Program
They are called Freedom and Independence. The two competing ships, based in San Diego, are designed to dodge mines, hunt for submarines and conduct special operations at high speeds of up to 45 knots. Whichever prototype proves superior -- either Lockheed Martin's Freedom or General Dynamics' Ind...-
By Zachary A. Goldfarb