As Congress looks to forge a compromise on defense policy and spending bills before the end of the month, the Pentagon's top weapons tester is warning lawmakers the Navy's new and improved Littoral Combat Ship does not meet the standards of a modern, multimission frigate. Director of Operational Test and Evaluation J. Michael Gilmore laid out his criticisms of the Navy's plans for an enhanced LCS, recently re-designated a frigate, in a detailed report to Congress received May 15. The...
