The Multi-Mission Combat Ship (MCS) provides fleet modernization that addresses emerging regional threats well into the 21st century. It enhances the ability to perform critical missions, protecting energy resources, providing anti-piracy and counter insurgency operations maritime support to allied nations. The ship and its combat system are designed to provide multi-warfare capability and operate in shallow water or deep-ocean in all weather conditions.
Based on the Lockheed Martin-led team’s design for the U.S. Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship, the MCS is the next generation surface combatant for U.S. Allies. It delivers maximum firepower to meet the current and future operational requirements. At 115 meters in length and approximately 3,300-ton displacement, the ship provides simultaneous anti-air, anti-surface, anti-submarine, electronic warfare and special operations support capabilities.
The MCS is a high speed, highly maneuverable combatant capable of executing missions both in open ocean and near coastlines in all sea state conditions. The ship design uses the latest U.S. Navy technologies, allowing interoperability with U.S. and allied naval forces to participate on joint and coalition operations.
The MCS is available in multiple configurations and is adaptable to meet the needs of naval forces around the globe. The international design features the proven Aegis combat system with the SPY-1F (V) radar and the MK 41 Vertical Launching System.
