US Navy to develop new class of smaller, more ‘agile’ combatant shipsThe first hull is expected to hit the water in 2028 as a more nimble companion to the Navy’s larger warships, Navy Secretary John Phelan said.By J.D. Simkins3 months ago
US Navy nixes Constellation frigate program after two ships half-builtContinuing work on the first two ships, plus indemnities agreed with the U.S. government, would be worth $3 billion, sources in Italy said.By Tom Kington4 months ago
White House takes aim at shipbuilding, other measures in defense billThe White House noted its concerns with the FY25 defense policy bill's shipbuilding plans, an east coast missile defense site and contractor pricing data.By Bryant Harris22 months ago
OpinionGet the US Navy’s frigate program back on scheduleFailure to return the FFG-62 to the expected cost and schedule will further erode confidence in Navy acquisition management.By Everett Pyatt23 months ago
Navy postpones several modernization programs to pay for operationsThe Navy's fiscal 2025 budget request prioritizes near-term readiness and lethality and delays a number of larger, longer-term modernization programs.By Megan Eckstein2 years ago
Marinette Marine to begin building first Constellation frigateThe Wisconsin shipyard will begin building the first Constellation-class frigate following two years of maturing the design to mitigate risk.By Megan Eckstein4 years ago