Constellation News

Navy / Maritime

US Navy Scraps Constellation Frigate Plan as Delays Deepen

27 Nov, 19:24
3 mins

The US Navy made a strategic decision to terminate the Constellation-class frigate program due to major design problems and excessive construction expenses.

Navy / Maritime

Norway Opts for UK Type 26 Frigates in Record Deal

31 Aug, 19:14
2 mins

Norway has selected the UK as its frigate partner, opting for BAE’s Type 26 in its biggest defence deal, ensuring interoperability and industry offsets.

Country Defence Politics

Trump Signs Order to Review Delayed Defence Projects

10 Apr, 15:37
4 mins

Trump ordered the review and potential cancellation of overbudgeted or delayed defence projects. The new approach may not match the nature of such projects.

Navy / Maritime

Norway to Replace the ‘Fridtjof Nansen’ Class Frigates

22 Nov, 23:08
1 min

Norway is focused on participating in an active production frigate program to minimize the need to upgrade the Fridtjof Nansen class.

Navy / Maritime

Constellation-class Goes Through FCR Dilemma

01 Sep, 02:52
2 mins

NAVSEA and Congressional Research Service disagree over needing a fire control radar (FCR) for future Constellation-class frigates.

Navy / Maritime

U.S. Orders the fifth and sixth Constellation-class frigates

26 May, 19:02
1 min

U.S. Navy awarded Fincantieri Marinette a contract for the fifth and sixth Constellation class frigates in the amount of $ 1.05 billion.

Navy / Maritime

Dendias: Greece and U.S. co-produce Constellation Frigates

29 Jan, 20:59
2 min read

Greek Defence Minister Dendias stated that Greece and the U.S. will co-design and co-produce Constellation class frigates.

Navy / Maritime

Constellation Delays Due to the Lack of Shipwright

19 Jan, 00:03
1 min read

The U.S. Navy's first Constellation-class frigate will be delayed a year due to a labour shortage at the shipyard in Wisconsin where it is being built.

Navy / Maritime

Hellenic Navy’s Dilemma for Constellation Class Frigates

25 Oct, 11:45
2 min read

Hellenic Navy’s acquisition plans created major disputes in Greek Media. Greek publication Flash’s claims over plans are denied by some others.

Navy / Maritime

Greek Navy May Prefer FFG-62 Constellation-Class Frigates

20 Oct, 10:13
2 min read

Greek publication Flash claims that the Greek Navy may prefer FFG-62 Constellation-Class frigates for ASW missions instead of French or Italian corvettes.