The Navy’s abrupt pivot from the troubled Constellation class to a new FF(X) “super frigate” has created a rare mix of ...
The FF(X) program could fill in for the ill-fated Constellation class, which saw cancellation last year after producing only ...
During Surface Navy 2026's Future Fleet Panel new details surrounding the U.S Navy's FF(X) program were unveiled.
The Navy is pushing back on concerns about the built-in capabilities of FF(X) frigates, including the lack of a vertical ...
The "distributed shipbuilding" concept should reduce the time it takes to build the frigates, according to the Chief of Naval ...
The Navy began procuring Constellation (FFG-62) class frigates in FY2020. Prior to November 2025, Navy plans called for procuring a total of at least 20. Six were procured through FY2025, including ...
Navy officials last week said the new FF(X) frigate, based on the Coast Guard’s National Security Cutter (NSC) design, will ...
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 ...
China operates a fleet of more than 40 warships in the Type 054 frigate family across four variants.