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CNO Gilday State of the (Future) U.S. Navy - Carriers, Frigates, and Submarines
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Austin Collins/Released)

State of the (Future) U.S. Navy: Carriers, Frigates, and Submarines

U.S. Navy’s Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Admiral Michael M. Gilday offered insight and outlook as to the current and future fleet for the U.S. Navy, including shipbuilding plans. CNO Gilday discussed the Ford-class aircraft carrier, Constellation-class frigates, and SSN Virginia and Columbia-class SSBN submarines as he presented virtually on July 20, 2021, for the Sea Air Space Prequel.

Peter Ong 02 Aug 2021

Constellation-class Frigate

Constellation-class Frigate US Navy Fincantieri
Fincantieri image

Admiral Gilday said, “When you lock in the design, you lock in the design, so when we start building the frigate, we’re not looking at adding any new systems to that ship.  The delivery of the frigate needs to be the Navy’s SpaceX.  It needs to come out right on time, within its budget, and with everything working right.”  The U.S. Navy is working very closely with the shipbuilder to make the program a success.  A lesson learned by the U.S. Navy was land-based testing of the frigate’s systems before incorporation into the ship and FY21 allocated money for land-based testing. 

Representative Gallagher noted that the Constellation-class frigate program is critical, noting that the shipyard is okay and that the frigate manufacturers have experience.  He views an issue may arise if everything becomes “Buy America” for future shipbuilding programs.

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Posted by : Peter Ong
Peter Ong is a Freelance Writer with United States and International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) media credentials and lives in California. Peter has a Bachelor's Degree in Technical Writing/Graphic Design and a Master's Degree in Business. He writes articles for defense, maritime and emergency vehicle publications.

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