Could littoral combat ships operate drones?

Will the US Navy's littoral combat ships be useful for operating drones in the coming decades?

They will probably be used for drones. The reservation is whether enough hulls will remain in service, given the impression that the fleet is wearing out quickly.

Drone operations from the ships are considered likely. Their remaining service life limits confidence in a role lasting several decades. The ships appear to be wearing out quickly, leaving uncertainty about how many hulls would remain available for sustained drone operations.