The USS Fort Lauderdale (LCS-28) is a Freedom-class littoral combat ship of the United States Navy. Designed for operations in shallow waters, it is equipped with advanced technology to support various missions, including anti-surface warfare, mine countermeasures, and anti-submarine warfare. Commissioned in 2023, the ship is named after the city of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It features a modular design, allowing for quick reconfiguration to adapt to different operational needs, enhancing its versatility in modern naval warfare.