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White House Greenlights New Frigate for Naval Dominance

12/10/2025

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The White House approved a plan to build a frigate for the 'Golden Fleet'.
John Phelan, the U.S. Navy secretary, announced the plan at Reagan National Defense Forum.
The decision follows the cancellation of the Constellation-class frigate program due to delays.
The Navy contracted $392 million with Saronic to acquire drone boats for rapid prototyping.
Phelan said the approach is crucial for maintaining naval dominance in a hybrid fleet.

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The White House approved a plan to build a frigate for the 'Golden Fleet'.
John Phelan, the U.S. Navy secretary, announced the plan at Reagan National Defense Forum.
The decision follows the cancellation of the Constellation-class frigate program due to delays.
The Navy contracted $392 million with Saronic to acquire drone boats for rapid prototyping.
Phelan said the approach is crucial for maintaining naval dominance in a hybrid fleet.