The Constellation-class FFGX program had been awarded to the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard, which is based in ...

The Navy’s abrupt pivot from the troubled Constellation class to a new FF(X) “super frigate” has created a rare mix of urgency and opportunity in American shipbuilding. The service is promising a ...

The FF(X) program could fill in for the ill-fated Constellation class, which saw cancellation last year after producing only ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

The U.S. Navy has decided to step back from its Constellation-class frigate program in favor of faster-to-build vessels and a new, American-designed frigate. That means the cancellation of four ...

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Navy Secretary John Phelan says he is now overseeing design changes to the new Marine Corps landing ship. Phelan said he's reserving Fridays at 5 p.m. for change orders on the vessel. It's an unusual ...

The United States needs to fundamentally change the way it builds ships to meet US Navy (USN) needs, according to Admiral ...

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 ...