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HASC’s Adam Smith Defends Pentagon Push to Retire Legacy Ships, Aircraft

By: John Grady

January 12, 2023 5:26 PM

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith is briefed on the capabilities of the F-35A Lightning II during his visit at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 10, 2019. The congressman learned about several aspects of the 56th Fighter Wing F-35 pilot training and how the wing works to enhance lethality and readiness. US Air Force Photo

The ranking member of the House Armed Service Committee said retiring legacy guided-missile cruisers, Littoral Combat Ships and older C-130s is the best way to free up money for information technology and systems needed for future security. Read More →

Report to Congress on Constellation-class Frigate Program (FFG-62)

December 27, 2022 9:59 AM

The following is the Dec. 21, 2022, Congressional Research Service report, Navy Constellation (FFG-62) Class Frigate (Previously FFG[X]) Program: Background and Issues for Congress. Read More →

Fincantieri Begins Construction of First Constellation-class Frigate

By: Mallory Shelbourne

August 31, 2022 4:01 AM

Rendering of USS Constellation (FFG-62). Fincantieri Marinette Image

THE PENTAGON – Fincantieri Marinette Marine will officially start building the first Constellation-class frigate at its yard in Marinette, Wis., today. Read More →

Report to Congress on Constellation-class Frigate Program (FFG-62)

July 15, 2022 7:19 PM

The following is the July 15, 2022, Congressional Research Service report, Navy Constellation (FFG-62) Class Frigate (Previously FFG[X]) Program: Background and Issues for Congress. Read More →

HASC Adopts Amendment for $37B Boost to Defense Topline, Restores 5 Littoral Combat Ships

By: Mallory Shelbourne

June 22, 2022 5:46 PM

The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11), front, transits the Tyrrhenian Sea alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) on May 16, 2022. US Navy Photo

The House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday approved an amendment that would authorize a $37 billion increase to the annual policy bill’s topline and save five Littoral Combat Ships from decommissioning. Read More →

HASC Chairman’s Mark Says Navy Can Shed 9 Littoral Combat Ships, Saves 4 Amphibs

By: Mallory Shelbourne

June 17, 2022 6:21 PM

The nine in-commission Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ships the Navy is proposing to decommission as part of the FY 2023 budget. US Navy Photos

The House Armed Services Committee chairman’s mark would allow the Navy to retire its nine Littoral Combat Ships as scheduled, USNI News understands. Read More →

Senate Defense Authorization Bill Halts Half of Navy’s Planned Ship Retirements

By: Mallory Shelbourne

June 16, 2022 6:54 PM

Dry dock flooding begins for the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG-69) departure from BAE Systems Ship Repair dry dock pier on June 10, 2021. US Navy Photo

Senate authorizers want to stop the Navy from retiring half the ships it planned to decommission next year, according to a summary of the bill. Read More →

UPDATED: Navy Awards $537M Option for Third Constellation Frigate Chesapeake

By: Sam LaGrone

June 16, 2022 6:32 PM

A Fincantieri Marinette Marine model of the proposed USS Constellation (FFG-62). USNI News Photo

This post has been updated to correct the budgeted cost of the first in class frigate and with an additional statement from Naval Sea Systems Command.

The Navy has awarded a $537 million contract option to shipbuilder Fincantieri Marinette Marine for the third Constellation-class frigate, according to a Thursday Pentagon announcement. Read More →

House Appropriators Want Navy to Save 5 Littoral Combat Ships From Decommissioning

By: Mallory Shelbourne

June 14, 2022 6:21 PM

The nine in-commission Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ships the Navy is proposing to decommission as part of the FY 2023 budget. US Navy Photos

House defense appropriators want the Navy to keep five Littoral Combat Ships but will allow the service to decommission four, according to text of the Fiscal Year 2023 defense spending bill. Read More →

Navy Could Transfer Decommissioned Littoral Combat Ships to Allies, Says CNO

By: Mallory Shelbourne

May 26, 2022 1:37 PM

The nine in-commission Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ships the Navy is proposing to decommission as part of the FY 2023 budget. US Navy Photos

The Navy could transfer the Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ships it plans to decommission to other countries, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday told lawmakers today. Read More →

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Tag Archives: FFG-62

HASC’s Adam Smith Defends Pentagon Push to Retire Legacy Ships, Aircraft

Report to Congress on Constellation-class Frigate Program (FFG-62)

Fincantieri Begins Construction of First Constellation-class Frigate

Report to Congress on Constellation-class Frigate Program (FFG-62)

HASC Adopts Amendment for $37B Boost to Defense Topline, Restores 5 Littoral Combat Ships

HASC Chairman’s Mark Says Navy Can Shed 9 Littoral Combat Ships, Saves 4 Amphibs

Senate Defense Authorization Bill Halts Half of Navy’s Planned Ship Retirements

UPDATED: Navy Awards $537M Option for Third Constellation Frigate Chesapeake

House Appropriators Want Navy to Save 5 Littoral Combat Ships From Decommissioning

Navy Could Transfer Decommissioned Littoral Combat Ships to Allies, Says CNO

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