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U.S. Navy to Launch First Frigate by 2028

12/19/2025

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The U.S. Navy plans to launch its first frigate by 2028 as part of U.S. President Donald Trump’s "Golden Fleet."
Secretary of the Navy John Phelan announced the initiative and said it will rely on American designs and shipyards.
Huntington Ingalls Industries will design and build the frigate to strengthen combat power and readiness.
The program follows the cancellation of the Constellation design and aims to deter adversaries, particularly China.

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The U.S. Navy plans to launch its first frigate by 2028 as part of U.S. President Donald Trump’s "Golden Fleet."
Secretary of the Navy John Phelan announced the initiative and said it will rely on American designs and shipyards.
Huntington Ingalls Industries will design and build the frigate to strengthen combat power and readiness.
The program follows the cancellation of the Constellation design and aims to deter adversaries, particularly China.