Constellation Frigate ‘Unplanned Weight Growth’ Could ... - USNI News
May 29, 2024 · The “unplanned weight growth” of ten percent or more from June 2020 to October of 2023 on the Constellation-class frigate may require the Navy to shed propulsion capability and in turn reduce ...
Navy Awards $1B Contract for 5th, 6th Constellation-class Frigates
May 23, 2024 · The Navy on Thursday announced a $1 billion contract award to Fincantieri Marinette Marine for the next two Constellation-class frigates.
First Constellation Frigate Delayed At Least a Year, Schedule ...
Jan 11, 2024 · ARLINGTON, Va. – The first Constellation-class guided-missile frigate will deliver at least a year late due in large part to workforce shortfalls at the Wisconsin yard where it’s built, USNI News has learned.
Frigate program delayed as shipyard is a ‘few hundred’ workers …
Jan 11, 2024 · ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. Navy’s first Constellation-class guided-missile frigate will arrive late amid workforce shortages, a program official said Thursday. Fincantieri’s Marinette Marine...
The US Navy Has Started Building Its New Constellation-Class Frigates …
May 7, 2023 · Frigates can be built faster and cheaper than destroyers, however, and the US Navy hopes Constellation-class ships will boost its overall numbers, while still bringing needed capabilities.
Constellation-Class Frigate Program Includes ‘Game-Changing ...
Apr 4, 2023 · According to a Defense Department fact sheet, Constellation-class frigates are intended to conduct anti-air, anti-surface, anti-submarine, electromagnetic warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations.
Fincantieri Lays Keel of First Constellation-class Frigate
Apr 13, 2024 · Fincantieri Marinette Marine held a keel laying ceremony for the future USS Constellation (FFG 62), April 12 in Marinette, Wisconsin. The Constellation is the first ship of the Constellation-class frigates awarded to Fincantieri Marinette Marine in 2020.
Navy Commences Construction of First Constellation Class Frigate
Aug 31, 2022 · WASHINGTON - The first Constellation Class Guided Missile Frigate, a highly capable and survivable multi-mission warship, will begin construction Aug. 31 at Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard...
Navy’s return to frigates begins with construction start of $1.3 ...
Sep 1, 2022 · Construction on the Navy’s first frigate in more than three decades started this week, setting in motion a plan to provide the Navy with a class of versatile ships that pack a heavy punch.
BAE Systems Introduces the Future of Frigate Warfare with the
4 days ago · BAE Systems Introduces the Future of Frigate Warfare with the Type 26Citing from the army recognition website, At Euronaval 2024, BAE Systems has unveiled th...