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France, Germany, UK, US make Norway’s billion-dollar frigate shortlist

The envisioned frigate buy will represent Norway’s biggest defense investment ever, surpassing the acquisition of F-35 fighter jets.

By Rudy Ruitenberg

6 months ago

The Navy unveils name for new class of guided-missile frigates

“As the first in her class, these ships will now be known as the Constellation-class frigates," the SECNAV said.

By Diana Stancy

5 years ago

Taiwan holds naval exercises amid rising tensions with Beijing

The drills are part of annual Han Kuang exercises that simulate an attack by China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory to be annexed by force if necessary.

6 years ago

Admiral: LCS will hunt drug smugglers

The LCS will pick up a mission held by Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates until 2015.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

6 years ago

The Sunday countdown: more of the top 19 stories to watch in 2019!

On Friday and Saturday we gave you 19 through 12. Today we hit eleven and then move into the Top 10.

By The staff of Navy Times plus the Military Times trio of Leo Shane III, Tara Copp and Natalie Gross

6 years ago

Taiwan commissions warships amid Beijing threats

China claims Taiwan as its own territory, to be conquered by force if necessary, and has recently stepped up its threats by staging military exercises near the island, flying bombers and fighter jets in loops around it and sending its aircraft carrier through the Taiwan Strait.

7 years ago