The US Navy have announced that they will only purchase the LCS...

The US Navy have announced that they will only purchase the LCS from ONE vendor for FY10-12.

http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=12984

Both industry teams will have the opportunity to submit proposals for the fiscal 2010 ships under the new solicitation. The selected industry team will deliver a quality technical data package, allowing the Navy to open competition for a second source for the selected design beginning in fiscal 2012. The winner of the down select will be awarded a contract for up to 10 ships from fiscal 2010 through fiscal 2014, and also provide combat systems for up to five additional ships provided by a second source. Delivery of LCS 2, along with construction of LCS 3 and LCS 4 will not be affected by the decision.