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…
UPDATED: Geurts Stepping Down From Navy Under Secretary Role, Retiring From Government
This story has been updated to include a statement from a Navy spokesperson and a former spokesperson for James Geurts.…
Navy Issues $554M Contract Modification for Second Navy Frigate
The Navy on Thursday issued Fincantieri Marinette Marine a $554 million contract to start building the next frigate in the…
Austal USA Expanding to Make Steel Ships; Yard Looks to Bid on Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutter, Navy Light Amphib Programs
The Austal USA shipyard in Alabama that specializes in aluminum ship construction is officially on its way to also offering…
Wittman: HASC Republicans Will Keep Up Push for Larger Navy
Republicans on the House Armed Services Committee will maintain their focus on building a larger Navy to counter China in…
Navy: Constellation Frigate, DDG(X) Programs Mark Start of ‘Surface Ship Renaissance’
The Navy already has models of the Constellation-class frigate and the upcoming DDG(X) destroyer in the water at Naval Surface…