LCS, Littoral Combat Ship Vessel

The ships will be unable to defend themselves effectively against anti-ship cruise missiles, which are commonly employed in the littorals.
The LCS is the first USN surface combatant class in a generation to not use the Aegis Combat System. Though aegis-equipped variants of the LCS hulls have been offered to foreign customers. The LCS classes have suffered from problems in their communications and radars and will require refits in these areas.
• Mission modules
The LCS is reconfigured for various roles by changing mission modules. These include weapon systems, sensors, carried craft and mission crews. Projected modules include Anti-submarine warfare (ASW), mine hunter (MCM), surface warfare (SUW), and special warfare missions. The MCM and SUW modules are planned to reach initial operating capability in Fiscal year 2014, and the ASW module in FY2016.