U.S. Navy’s Constellation-class Frigate VLS Cell Count Debate Settled
The CRS’s October 2021 FFG-62 frigate report provided the U.S. Navy’s answer and the deciding evidence on settling for 32 VLS cells per new frigate instead of the suggested 48.
01 Nov 2021
The CRS’s October 2021 FFG-62 frigate report provided the U.S. Navy’s answer and the deciding evidence on settling for 32 VLS cells per new frigate instead of the suggested 48.
30 Oct 2021
BAE Systems has received a $26 million contract to equip the U.S. Navy’s Constellation class frigates with the fully-automatic 57mm Mk 110 naval gun.
28 Apr 2021
Rolls-Royce has reached agreement with Fincantieri Marinette Marine to design and manufacture up to 40 fixed-pitch propellers for the U.S. Navy’s Constellation-class (FFG-62) guided missile frigate program.
12 Jan 2021
CAPT Smith explained that in FY2021, the focus of the program will be to approve ...
16 Dec 2020
GE to Provide Fincantieri with LM2500+G4 Gas Turbine to Power United States Navy's Next-Generation FFG 62 Frigate...
08 Oct 2020
Secretary of the Navy Kenneth J. Braithwaite announced USS Constellation (FFG 62) as the name for the first ship in the new Guided Missile Frigate (FFG(X)) class of ships ...
16 Jan 2025
The SPY-6 is the latest shipborne radar developed and manufactured by RTX, and deliveries have ...
15 Jan 2025
In 2024, the U.S. Navy awarded BAE Systems an $85 million production contract to deliver additional Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) systems.
13 Nov 2024
Kongsberg has signed a multi-year procurement contract for the delivery of Naval Strike Missile (NSM) to the U.S. Navy and USMC.
30 Aug 2024
The April 4, 2024, Congressional Research Service’s (CRS) FFG 62 frigate report can be found ...