From an article, from Joaquin Sapien in ProPublica 1694436985

Question: Does the Navy develop and begin constructing littoral combat ships based on Adm. Clark's vision for a flexible, low-cost vessel?

Question: Do early LCS ships break down frequently soon after being deployed?

Question: Does Navy Secretary Mabus support expanding the LCS program despite criticisms?

Question: Do high operational demands lead to breakdowns and crew exhaustion on LCS ships like the USS Fort Worth?

Question: Does the Navy suppress internal reports criticizing the LCS program?

Question: Does the USS Freedom suffer multiple equipment failures and engine damage during an exercise in 2016?

Question: Do issues like frequent breakdowns make LCS tours deeply frustrating for sailors?

Question: Do the Navy's civilian leaders have to fight attempts by Defense Secretaries to cut LCS production?

Question: Do ships like the USS Coronado and USS Montgomery suffer major mechanical problems soon after launch?

Question: Does the Navy leadership still fail to recognize serious flaws with the LCS program in 2017?

Read the article: The Inside Story of How the Navy Spent Billions on the “Little Crappy Ship”