Constellation Frigate ‘Unplanned Weight Growth’ Could Limit Service Life, Says GAO
This post has been updated with additional information on the initial planned growth margin of the frigate program Due to…
Navy Awards $1B Contract for 5th, 6th Constellation-class Frigates
The Navy on Thursday announced a $1 billion contract award to Fincantieri Marinette Marine for the next two Constellation-class frigates.…
HASC Chairman’s Mark Authorizes Second Virginia-class Submarine, Cuts $1B from Delayed Frigate Program
House authorizers added a second Virginia-class submarine in their mark of the Fiscal Year 2025 defense policy bill, a departure…
SECNAV Del Toro Calls for ‘Deep Dive’ Into Latest Shipbuilding Review
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – A new Navy office is assessing how to fix the years of delays plaguing the service’s…
Austal USA Shipyard Plans Major Steel Line Expansion
Alabama shipbuilder Austal USA announced a shipyard expansion to add more capacity to build steel ships up to the size…
First Constellation Frigate Delayed At Least a Year, Schedule Assessment ‘Ongoing’
This post has been updated with a statement from the Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro. ARLINGTON, Va. –…
Report to Congress on Constellation-class Frigate Program (FFG-62)
The following is the Dec. 20, 2023 Congressional Research Service report, Navy Constellation (FFG-62) Class Frigate (Previously FFG[X]) Program: Background…
Austal USA Wins Detail Design Contract for Navy T-AGOS(X) Ocean Surveillance Ship
Austal USA has won a $114 million contract for the Navy’s new T-AGOS(X) ocean surveillance ship, according to a Thursday…
HASC Chairman Sees Future for Aircraft Carriers, Questions Cost
Questioning the $12 billion price tag of new aircraft carriers, the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee said “presence…
SECNAV Del Toro Picks New Temporary Navy Under Secretary
The civilian head of the Department of the Navy’s installations has been tapped to fill in as the second-highest civilian…