"The FFG(X) will normally aggregate into strike groups and Large Surface Combatant led surface action groups but also possess the ability to robustly defend itself during conduct of independent operations while connected and contributing to the fleet tactical grid."

Jan 31, 2024 · The Constellation-Class Guided-Missile Frigate (FFG 62) represents the Navy’s next generation small surface combatant.

Detailed design of the future frigate, known as FFG(X), starts right away, Geurts said, and construction will begin no later than April 2022.

Mar 6, 2025 · The Navy began procuring Constellation (FFG-62) class frigates (FFGs) in FY2020, and a total of six have been procured through FY2024. Current Navy plans call for procuring a total of at least 20 ...

Mar 31, 2025 · Sadly, the U.S. Navy looks to be facing one more delayed defense program in its Constellation-class frigate. Feature Image: Artist’s rendering of the U.S. Navy guided-missile frigate FFG-62. The design is based on the FREMM multipurpose frigate. A contract for ten ships was awarded to Marinette Marine Corporation, Wisconsin (USA), on 30 April ...

The Constellation-class (FFG 62) multi-mission guided-missile frigate is being developed by Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM), part of Fincantieri Marine Group, for the US Navy. The frigate can carry out multiple missions, including anti-air warfare, anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, and electronic warfare.

Apr 30, 2020 · WASHINGTON — Navy awarded a contract to design and produce the next generation small surface combatant, the Guided Missile Frigate (FFG(X)) today. The contract for detail design and...

Feb 11, 2021 · The Constellation (FFG-62) class frigate program, previously known as the FFG(X) program, is a Navy program to build a class of 20 guided-missile frigates (FFGs). Congress funded the

2 days ago · The first Constellation class frigate for the U.S. Navy is just 10 percent complete more than two years after construction began and nearly five years after the award of the initial contract for the ship. The work is also continuing despite the continued absence of a firm functional design for the vessel, which is still weeks or …

Jun 8, 2020 · The FFG(X) program is a Navy program to build a class of 20 guided-missile frigates (FFGs). Congress funded the procurement of the first FFG(X) in FY2020 at a cost of $1,281.2 million (i.e., about $1.3 billion).