U.S. Navy’s Fourth Constellation-Class Frigate to be Named ‘Lafayette’
U.S. Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro announced in Paris that a future Constellation-class guided-missile frigate will be named USS Lafayette (FFG 65).
Tag Archives : Frigate
Taiwan to Begin Light Frigate Construction in June
Taiwan is set to start construction of two 2,500-ton Light Frigates in June following a contract awarded to a local shipbuilder this month.
First Constellation-class Frigate Set for August Keel Laying
The keel laying of the future USS Constellation is set to take place in August, at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard in Wisconsin, Naval News has learned.
Type 32 Frigate Remains a Future UK Platform Requirement
The Type 32 Frigate remains a future UK Royal Navy platform requirement, but timeframes and capabilities are to be confirmed.
UK forward-deployed frigate program enhances availability and operational effect
The UK has completed the first phase of its forward-deployed frigate programme, with the Type 23 frigate HMS Montrose...
Latest News on Poland’s MIECZNIK Frigate Program
Here is the latest news on Poland's MIECZNIK program calling for the construction of the three Miecznik multi-role frigates for the Polish Navy.
Second Upgraded La Fayette-Class Frigate Is Operational Again
French Navy (Marine Nationale) frigate "La Fayette" is back in the fleet and ready for duty. It is the second La Fayette-class frigate to benefit from a comprehensive upgrade program.
BAE Systems Starts Floating Off First Type 26 Frigate
The first Type 26 City Class frigate, HMS GLASGOW, has begun the float off process, which will see her enter the water for the first time.
TKMS Delivers First MEKO A-200 EN Frigate to Egypt
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems today handed over the first-of-class MEKO® A-200 EN to the Navy of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Fincantieri to Build the 3rd Constellation-class Frigate
The US Navy announced it has exercised the option to have Fincantieri build the third Constellation-class guided-missile frigate, USS Chesapeake (FFG-64).