An Austal spokesman defended the program, saying the ships meet the Navy's requirements for "survivability and lethality."
"I've seen these ships being built, I've talked to the Navy leadership, and I've visited with the sailors who are actually working on these vessels," Byrne said. "They all support the LCS and the vital role it plays in the Navy's fleet."
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