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The US Navy’s Constellation-Class Frigate Is in Deep Trouble

The Constellation-class frigate was supposed to replace the aging Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates now in service. However, last year, the US Navy warned that the program was running up to 36 months ...
War on the Rocks

After the Constellation-Class: Lessons of the Navy’s Latest Shipbuilding Debacle

At a moment where many Navy shipbuilding programs are stalling, the Constellation-class guided missile frigate stands out as the most behind schedule, the most over budget, and the most emblematic of ...
The National Interest

The U.S. Navy’s Constellation-Class Frigate Nightmare Is Sad

Summary: The U.S. Navy’s procurement of the Constellation-class frigates has faced significant issues due to rushed oversight, as highlighted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). -The $22 ...