Constellation Frigate ‘Unplanned Weight Growth’ Could ... - USNI News
WEBMay 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 ...
PHOTO: New milestones unlocked for UK’s new Type 31 frigate
WEBMay 15, 2024 · The Type 31 team recently completed a number of key activities on the Royal Navy’s second Type 31 frigate, UK shipbuilder Babcock International revealed. As informed, the team completed hot work on the deck of the ship’s two engine rooms and a four-week blast and paint cycle.
Constellation Frigate Delivery Delayed 3 Years, Says Navy
WEBApr 2, 2024 · THE PENTAGON – The lead ship in a new class of guided-missile frigates for the U.S. Navy may be up to three years late, USNI News has learned.
First Type 26 frigate progresses towards completion - Naval News
WEBApr 24, 2024 · BAE Systems Naval Ships business in Glasgow is continuing to progress the outfit of the lead Type 26 anti-submarine warfare (ASW) frigate for the UK Royal Navy (RN) ahead of the ship’s planned handover in 2026.
CNO: ‘Very Important’ to Add 2nd Constellation-class ... - USNI News
WEBApr 18, 2023 · Navy leadership wants to expand construction of its new guided-missile frigate to four ships per year as soon as practical, service leaders told the Senate Armed Service Committee on Tuesday.
Constellation-Class Frigate Program Includes ‘Game-Changing ...
WEBApr 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
WEBApr 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.
The US Navy Has Started Building Its New Constellation-Class Frigates …
WEBMay 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.
Navy Commences Construction of First Constellation Class Frigate
WEBAug 31, 2022 · PEO USC oversees the Constellation Class Frigate program office (PMS 515) charged with the design, development and construction of the Navy’s newest warship class.
UK Announces Plans to Fit Strike Capability to Future Frigates
WEBMay 15, 2024 · The UK has announced its intent to fit land-attack strike capability to both its future frigate types. This decision has been precipitated by changing operational requirements for the UK Royal Navy (RN), due to conflict and wider instability in the maritime domain.
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