The U.S. Navy has decided to step back from its Constellation-class frigate program in favor of faster-to-build vessels and a new, American-designed frigate. That means the cancellation of four ...

Less than a month after killing the bulk of the Constellation-class frigate program, the Navy announced late Thursday plans to build a replacement “FF(X) frigate” based on a Coast Guard cutter already ...

The Navy awarded a $283M contract to accelerate a new FF(X) frigate, replacing the delayed Constellation-class program and ...

The Navy issued HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding a $282.9 million contract award Tuesday to do lead yard work for the new frigate ...

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What You Need to Know: The U.S. Navy’s plan to modernize its fleet with 20 new Constellation-class frigates is facing significant delays and challenges. Aimed at maintaining a qualitative edge over ...

The Navy will build a new "Golden Fleet" frigate class based on the Coast Guard's Legend-class cutter. Top shipbuilder HII will build the first vessel, expected to launch in 2028. The Navy canceled ...