GE Aerospace's Marine Engines & Systems celebrates a significant milestone as the USS Pierre (LCS 38) was commissioned on November 15, in Panama City, Florida. This final Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) marks the completion of GE Aerospace's delivery of 38 LM2500 marine gas turbine engines powering all 19 ships in the LCS program—each vessel equipped with two engines for reliable, mission-critical propulsion.

The LCS is a fast, agile, mission-focused platform designed for operations in near-shore environments. The USS Pierre represents the culmination of continuous innovation throughout the LCS program, featuring GE Aerospace's advanced lightweight composite enclosure and RINA MIL-certified electric start system—technologies that are redefining naval propulsion standards for the next generation of warships.