The United States Navy displays the littoral warship independency (LCS II) underway on builder's tests on July 12, 2009. Builder's tests is the 1st chance as the shipbuilder and the U.S. Navy to maneuver the ship underway, and allow a chance to prove and set issues before acceptance tests.

The 2nd of the Navy's new generation of quick war vessel* designed to engage close to shore topped 50 miles per hour in builder trials completed this month. Officials say the Independence, a 418-foot ship built in Alabama, traveled in excess of 45 knots, which equates to nearly 52 mph, and sustained 44 knots during a four-hour, full-speed sprint.

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