The point of starting from Europe's FREMM was that somebody else had already solved the hard problems. Then the Navy modified ...

After a nearly three-decade absence, the frigate is returning to the U.S. Navy’s battle fleet — and its comeback couldn’t be ...

The U.S. Navy is pulling the plug on a new series of Constellation-class frigates, although construction will continue on the first two ships in the program. Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan ...

The U.S. Navy announced Tuesday it is terminating four ships from its troubled Constellation-class frigate program before construction begins, marking a significant strategic shift as the service ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Both U.S. and foreign designs for the next small-surface combatant are under consideration after the cancellation of the Constellation-class guided-missile frigate, the new head ...

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 announced the fourth new Constellation-class frigate will be named USS Lafayette, after Marquis de Lafayette. Marinette Marine contracted for fourth Constellation-class frigate MARINETTE ...

In 1798, while at war with France, an exasperated British Lord Nelson exclaimed, “Were I to die at this moment, ‘want of frigates!’ would be stamped on my heart.” It’s a ...

You're currently following this author! Click to unsubscribe from email alerts. Following the cancellation of its last frigate program, the US Navy announced Friday that it is pursuing a new frigate ...

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 ...