The Navy is pushing back on concerns about the built-in capabilities of FF(X) frigates, including the lack of a vertical ...

The following is the Jan. 5, 2026, Congressional Research Service report, Navy Constellation (FFG-62) and FF(X) Class Frigate ...

Shipbuilding is seldom lost in a single scene, but is lost in an inch of rework, and a pound of weight and months of time.

The decision by the US at the end of 2025 to cancel the Constellation-class frigate for a new FF(X) design caught many by surprise.

The US Navy's new frigate will be based on the US Coast Guard's Legend-class cutter.US Coast Guard photo The Navy will build a new "Golden Fleet" frigate class based on the Coast Guard's Legend-class ...

HII should be able to launch the proposed new US Navy (USN) small surface combatant (SSC) meant to replace the cancelled ...

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 ...

Fincantieri Marine Group to Reshape Constellation Class Program to Better Support Evolving Needs of the U.S. Navy, Strengthening Strategic Partnership As part of a general fleet review launched by the ...

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 ...

As part of a general fleet review launched by the U.S. Navy, aimed at transitioning towards a future model focused on technological excellence, manned and unmanned vessels, and long-term ...