Navy Frigate: Design and Construction Challenges
Description
In 2017, the Navy began the Constellation class Guided
Missile Frigate program in response to the shortcomings of the Littoral
Combat Ship and evolving threats. Over the next 2 decades, the Navy
plans to acquire up to 20 frigates-- multi-mission, small surface
combatant warships-- at a combined cost of over $22 billion. Delays in
completing the ship design have created mounting construction delays
with the lead frigate forecasted to be delivered 36 months later than
initially planned.
Missile Frigate program in response to the shortcomings of the Littoral
Combat Ship and evolving threats. Over the next 2 decades, the Navy
plans to acquire up to 20 frigates-- multi-mission, small surface
combatant warships-- at a combined cost of over $22 billion. Delays in
completing the ship design have created mounting construction delays
with the lead frigate forecasted to be delivered 36 months later than
initially planned.
Date: May 29, 2024
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