Mineman 2nd Class Austin Miller takes a bearing on the bridgewing of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) before arriving at its new homeport of Portland, Ore., April 12, 2026. While Savannah is in Portland, the ship will be entering into a Docking Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA) to receive lethality and survivability upgrades. Littoral combat ships are fast, optimally manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Operations Specialist Chief Brandon Crowe)
Mineman 2nd Class Austin Miller takes a bearing on the bridgewing of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) before arriving at its new homeport of Portland, Ore., April 12, 2026. While Savannah is in Portland, the ship will be entering into a Docking Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA) to receive lethality and survivability upgrades. Littoral combat ships are fast, optimally manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Operations Specialist Chief Brandon Crowe)
NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (March 4, 2026) — Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) returned to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego after eight months of sustained operations in the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of operations. Littoral combat ships are fast, optimally manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century threats. LCSs integrate with joint, combined, manned, and unmanned teams to support forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe. (U.S. Navy video by Lt. Drew Verbis)
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) departed Naval Base San Diego April 8 and arrived at its new homeport of Portland, Ore. April 12.
While Savannah is in Portland, the ship will be entering into a Docking Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA) to receive lethality and survivability upgrades.
“Maintaining combat readiness begins with ready platforms and we are excited for the warfighting upgrades that Savannah will receive.” said Capt. James Hoey, commodore, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One. “This modernization will improve Savannah’s lethality to better support Fleet Commanders’ missions.”
During the upgrade, Savannah will receive a comprehensive overhaul of its combat...
