“The number of stars on our nation’s flag may have changed with every generation ... He wrote in a memo that he wanted to name the FFG(X) class “after the kind of uniquely American brand ...

The Navy began procuring Constellation (FFG-62) class frigates (FFGs) in FY2020, and wants to procure a total of 20 FFG-62s. Congress funded the first FFG-62 in FY2020 at a cost of $1,281.2 ...

The U.S. Navy has selected a Franco-Italian frigate design as the basis for its next generation guided missile frigate, FFG(X). The ship will be European in basic design but with U.S. made weapons ...

At the same time, FFG(X) should be capable of taking on less dangerous missions, such as humanitarian assistance/disaster relief, showing the flag in times of regional tensions, and chasing pirates.

A rendering of the FFG(X) from Austal USA, one of the competitors for the next-generation frigate. (Image Courtesy of Austal USA) WASHINGTON – The Navy is expected to buy its first next ...

Builder: Bath Iron Works: FFG 7, 8, 11, 13, 15, 16, 21, 24, 26, 29, 32, 34, 36, 39, 42, 45, 47, 49, 50, 53, 55, 56, 58, 59 Todd Shipyards, Seattle: FFG 10, 17, 18, 20 ...

Fincantieri's FREMM is one of the competitors for the FFG(X) competition. (David B. Larter/Staff) WASHINGTON – The U..S Navy’s next-generation frigate could be awarded within the next few ...

The professional, technology, engineering and management services provider said Friday the contract covers technical services for FFG 62 ships and ship systems. This includes planning, design ...

Crew members, more than 100 plankowners, family members, and friends gathered at Naval Station Mayport to bid farewell to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Halyburton (FFG 40) during a ...