The Navy began testing this month off the coast of Florida the Littoral Combat Ship's ability to withstand underwater explosions. The tests, called full-ship shock trials, are being conducted on the "Independence" variant Jackson (LCS-6). The vessel completed the first of three scheduled full-ship shock trials on June 10, according to Naval Sea Systems Command. "The shock trials are designed to demonstrate the ship's ability to withstand the effects of nearby underwater explosion[s] and retain required capability," NAVSEA said in...
