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Navy Frigate: Design and Construction Challenges

In 2017, the Navy began the Constellation class Guided Missile Frigate program in response to the shortcomings of the Littoral Combat Ship and evolving threats. Over the next 2 decades, the Navy plans to acquire up to 20 frigates-- multi-mission, small surface combatant warships-- at a combined cost of over $22 billion. Delays in completing the ship design have created mounting construction delays with the lead frigate forecasted to be delivered 36 months later than initially planned.
Date: May 29, 2024
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Navy Frigate: Unstable Design Has Stalled Construction and Compromised Delivery Schedules
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