US Navy nixes Constellation frigate program after two ships half-built
Continuing 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 Kington
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White House takes aim at shipbuilding, other measures in defense bill
The White House noted its concerns with the FY25 defense policy bill's shipbuilding plans, an east coast missile defense site and contractor pricing data.
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Get the US Navy’s frigate program back on schedule
Failure to return the FFG-62 to the expected cost and schedule will further erode confidence in Navy acquisition management.
By Everett Pyatt
Navy postpones several modernization programs to pay for operations
The Navy's fiscal 2025 budget request prioritizes near-term readiness and lethality and delays a number of larger, longer-term modernization programs.
Marinette Marine to begin building first Constellation frigate
The Wisconsin shipyard will begin building the first Constellation-class frigate following two years of maturing the design to mitigate risk.
Naval Station Everett selected as homeport for Constellation-class frigates
A total of 12 Constellation-class frigates will be based out of Naval Station Everett in Washington.
By Diana Stancy