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Navy Cuts Frigate Program, Shifts Focus to Smaller Vessels

11/28/2025

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The U.S. Navy canceled the Constellation-class frigate program, reducing the planned fleet from 20 to two ships under construction.
Secretary of the Navy John Phelan announced the decision on November 25, citing design issues, cost overruns, and delays.
The Navy plans to pivot toward smaller, potentially uncrewed combatants to boost readiness against China.
Fincantieri will continue work on USS Constellation and USS Congress, not proceeding with four canceled ships.

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The U.S. Navy canceled the Constellation-class frigate program, reducing the planned fleet from 20 to two ships under construction.
Secretary of the Navy John Phelan announced the decision on November 25, citing design issues, cost overruns, and delays.
The Navy plans to pivot toward smaller, potentially uncrewed combatants to boost readiness against China.
Fincantieri will continue work on USS Constellation and USS Congress, not proceeding with four canceled ships.