After killing the Constellation-class frigate program, the Navy announced plans to build a replacement “FF(X) frigate” based ...
This post has been updated with a rendering of the proposed FF(X) design. The U.S. Coast Guard Legend-class will serve as the ...
The U.S. Navy has canceled its original plans for the Constellation-class frigate program, limiting it to just the two ships ...
The US Navy is moving forward with plans to build a new class of smaller, more agile combat ships that leaders say will play a central role in the service’s future fleet, addressing long-standing gaps ...
The Navy still needs new frigates, and is still intent on building them. But it must make basic changes to its acquisition ...
The Navy’s decision to roll out a new warship for President Trump’s so‑called “Golden Fleet” marks a sharp pivot in how the ...
The US Navy's guided-missile-frigate project faces delays because of a flawed design, a report has found. Construction for the $22 billion project started before the design was completed, causing ...
Navy Secretary John Phelan said the move would enable the service to build other classes of ships faster. The Constellation-class has been facing delivery delays, design problems, and rising costs.
A future constellation-class guided missile frigate (FFG 69) will be named USS Joy Bright Hancock, a tribute to one of the first female officers to serve in the U.S. Navy, according to a Navy news ...
Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Navy’s Constellation-class frigate program, intended to enhance interoperability with European allies, has faced significant setbacks due to inefficiencies and ...