USS Constellation (FFG-62) [1] will be the lead ship of the Constellation class of guided-missile frigates [5] and the fifth ship in the United States Navy bearing this name.

In April 2020, the Navy announced that Fincantieri Marinette Marine had won the contract with a modified design based on the FREMM, designed by Naval Group and Fincantieri. The project was later renamed FFG-62 program after the lead ship of her class. [17] The U.S. Navy procured the first FFG 62 in FY2020. [citation needed] .

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

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.

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 ...

Apr 12, 2024 · Designed to operate in multiple domains, FFG-62 will play a pivotal role in bolstering national security and advancing naval operations worldwide. Laying the keel, a longstanding tradition in...

Phase I: FFG 62 Conceptual Design (CD) was intended to mature Industry parent designs toward meeting FFG 62 requirements. It was conducted as a Full and Open Competition with five CD contracts awarded on 16 February 2018. The duration …

USS Constellation (FFG-62) will be the lead ship of the Constellation class of guided-missile frigates and the fifth ship in the United States Navy bearing this name.

FFG 62 is an agile, multi-mission platform designed for operation in littoral and blue water environments. Design. FMM is in the process of making major upgrades and expansion to both Marinette and...

Apr 13, 2024 · Fincantieri Marinette Marine held a keel laying ceremony for the future USS Constellation (FFG 62), April 12 in Marinette, Wisconsin. The Constellation is the first ship of the Constellation-class frigates awarded to Fincantieri Marinette Marine in 2020.