The FFG(X) program had one governing requirement: don't repeat the Littoral Combat Ship. The Navy chose Fincantieri's proven ...

This video talks about US Navy's decision to cancel its Constellation class frigate in a broader context of the state of US shipbuilding and the future US Navy in general. Analyzing trends and ...

The Constellation-class frigate was supposed to replace the aging Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates now in service. However, last year, the US Navy warned that the program was running up to 36 months ...

What You Need to Know: The U.S. Navy’s Constellation-class frigates face significant obstacles that threaten their viability. From design alterations adding weight and cost to failing shipyards unable ...

ROME — The US Navy is cancelling its Constellation frigate program following months of cost overruns and delays but plans to keep two vessels that are already being built in Wisconsin. “We’re ...

On April 12, the Navy held a symbolic keel-laying ceremony for the U.S.S. Constellation—the lead ship of a new class that will bring frigate-class warships back to the U.S. Navy after the service’s ...

The keel was laid for guided-missile frigate Constellation , the lead ship for the new class of surface ships. (US Navy) The keel for the guided-missile frigate Constellation (FFG 62), the lead ship ...