US Navy to Develop FF(X) Frigate Class After Cancelling FFG(X) Program
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The US Navy announced the new FF(X) frigate class in late 2025, following the cancellation of four vessels in the FFG(X) Constellation-class program due to construction delays and cost overruns. Huntington Ingalls Industries will build the new FF(X) vessels.

Jan 23, 2026, 6:08 AM