Constellation class

Fincantieri Marinette lays keel for first new Constellation-class frigate

Constellation-class keel laying

“USS Constellation and the Constellation-class frigates are a critical next step in the modernization of our surface ship inventory, increasing the number of players on the field available globally for our fleet and combatant commanders,” said Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro on April 12 as the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard in Marinette, Wis., hosted a keel laying ceremony marking a milestone in the construction of the first vessel in the Navy’s new guided missile frigate program,...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/fincantieri-marinette-lays-keel-for-first-new-constellation-class-frigate/

Keel laid for future US Navy frigate Constellation

Rendering of a US Navy Constellation-class guided-missile frigate

Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) of Wisconsin laid the keel of the future US Navy guided-missile frigate USS Constellation in a ceremony on Friday, April 12. Upon completion, the vessel will have a length of 496 feet (151.18 metres), a beam of 65 feet (19.81 metres), and a crew complement of 200....

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/maritime-security-world/naval/ships-naval/keel-laid-for-future-us-navy-frigate-constellation/

SECNAV directs comprehensive Navy shipbuilding review

Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro has directed newly-confirmed Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development & Acquisition (ASN RD&A) Nickolas Guertin and Commander Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Vice Adm. James Downey to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the Navy shipbuilding portfolio.

The intent is to provide an interim progress review to Secretary Del Toro within 45 days.

The purpose of the review is “to provide an assessment of national and local causes of shipbuilding...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/secnav-directs-comprehensive-navy-shipbuilding-review/

Work Boat World Maritime Security Vessel Orders and Deliveries Roundup – June 27, 2022

A new frigate has entered service with Pakistan and two patrol boats have been delivered to Cabo Verde. Recently placed orders include an additional Constellation-class f ..

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Navy awards Fincantieri Marinette Marine 3rd frigate

The Department of Defense announced today that the Navy awarded Fincantieri Marinette Marine Corp., Marinette, Wis., a $536,875,440 fixed-price incentive (firm target) and firm-fixed-price modification to previously awarded contract N00024-20-C-2300 to exercise options for the detail design and construction of one Constellation-class guided-missile frigate, the future USS Chesapeake (FFG 64), and integrated digital environment support.

Work is expected to be completed by August 2028. Fiscal 2022...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/navy-awards-fincantieri-marinette-marine-3rd-frigate/

VESSEL REVIEW | Alsace – French Navy frigate boasts improved air warfare weapon systems

The first in a new series of guided missile frigates with enhanced air defence capabilities was recently commissioned into service with the French Navy. Named after the n ..

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Fincantieri Marinette dedicates new frigate construction facility

Leaders from Fincantieri Marinette Marine, the U.S. Navy, and Wisconsin-based Miron Construction dedicated a new facility at the Marinette, Wis,, shipyard with a small ceremony on March 8.

Employees and guests gathered to open the shipyard’s newest building at the Marinette shipyard, Building 35, where giant plates of raw steel begin the journey to become a U.S. warship.

The 32,000 square foot building is connected to a new panel line where steel is prepared, marked, cut, and welded on an...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/fincantieri-marinette-dedicates-new-frigate-construction-facility/

Marinette Marine awarded $38.1 million mod to frigate contract

Fincantieri Marine Group member Marinette Marine Corp., Marinette, Wis., has been awarded a $38,172,896 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to previously awarded contract N00024-20-C-2300 to exercise an option for fiscal 2021 engineering and class services requirements in support of detail design and construction of the Constellation-class guided-missile frigate.

Work will be performed in Marinette (40%); Newport News, Va. (25%); New York, N.Y. (10%); Philadelphia, Pa. (10%); Ayer, Mass. (5%);...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipyards/shipyard-news/marinette-marine-awarded-38-1-million-mod-to-frigate-contract/

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