Both ships are aluminium builds and represent the nearing completion of the EPF and LCS new construction programs This past week Austal USA launched two Navy ships, USNS Cody (EPF 14) and the future USS Kingsville (LCS 36), demonstrating the efficiency of the shipyard's launch process. Both ships are now docked pier side for final outfitting and system activation in preparation for sea trials later this year.During the launch process, the ships – which weigh upwards of 2,500 metric tons – are lifted almost three feet in the air.

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