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CRS releases new report on Constellation-class frigate program

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) on Dec. 19 released an updated report “Navy Constellation (FFG-62) Class Frigate Program: Background and Issues for Congress.”

The CRS reports provides a very detailed big picture view of the program but, with Congress ultimately calling the shots on what gets spent on any Navy shipbuilding program, it’s the “issues for Congress” part of the report that deserves special attention.

Here’s the summary of the CRS report:

The Navy began procuring Constellation...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/crs-releases-new-report-on-constellation-class-frigate-program/

Damen Naval signs key Colombian frigate program contract

A project that will see Colombian shipbuilder COTECMAR construct the first frigate to be built in Colombia is moving right along. As we reported earlier, the Colombian frigate (formally described as the Plataforma Estratégica de Superficie (PES) – Strategic Surface Platform), will be based on Damen’s SIGMA 10514 model.

Following a successful design study contract with COTECMAR, Damen Naval signed a contract for the delivery of engineering, technical support and the shipbuilding materials and...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/damen-naval-signs-key-colombian-frigate-program-contract/

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/

DRS hybrid drive system successful in sea trials of Korea’s first FFX-III future frigate

Arlington, Va., headquartered Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) reports that the Republic of Korea Navy’s first Ulsan-class Future Frigate experimental Batch-3 (FFX-III) has successfully completed sea trials. DRS provides the hybrid electric drive propulsion system for the ship. Featuring quiet, compact, advanced permanent magnet propulsion motors, it supports the ship’s anti-submarine warfare (ASW) mission with less noise generation and superior fuel economy.

This sea trial follows the delivery...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/drs-hybrid-drive-system-successful-in-sea-trials-of-koreas-first-ffx-iii-future-frigate/

U.K. Awards BAE Systems $5B for Type 26 Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigates

HMS Glasgow under construction. BAE Systems Photo

The United Kingdom Royal Navy is expanding its Type 26 anti-submarine warfare frigate fleet as part of a $5 billion contract with BAE Systems, U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Tuesday.

The contract will add five of the frigates that BAE’s Scotland shipyards at Govan and Scotstoun will build. Sunak made the announcement during the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia.

“We are investing in our fleet to ensure our Royal Navy maintains its...

https://news.usni.org/2022/11/15/u-k-awards-bae-systems-5b-for-type-26-anti-submarine-warfare-frigates

Denmark eyes $5.4 billion return to naval shipbuilding

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to have repercussions in the Baltic. Already, Finland and Sweden have sought to join NATO. Now, long-time NATO member Denmark is planning to invest up to DKK 40 billion (about $5.4 billion) in naval shipbuilding and new warships.

“With Russia’s attack on Ukraine and the new European security situation, it is more important than ever that Denmark is able to defend itself. Here, security of supply plays a decisive role. It is crucial that the armed forces can...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/denmark-eyes-5-4-billion-return-to-naval-shipbuilding/

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/

GAO Report on Littoral Combat Ship Program

The following is the Government Accountability Office report, Littoral Combat Ship: Actions Needed to Address Significant Operational Challenges and Implement Planned Sustainment Approach on Feb. 24, 2022.

From the report

What GAO Found

The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) fleet has not demonstrated the operational capabilities it needs to perform its mission. Operational testing has found several significant challenges, including the ship’s ability to defend itself if attacked and failure rates of...

https://news.usni.org/2022/02/25/gao-report-on-littoral-combat-ship-program

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/

Navy Issues $554M Contract Modification for Second Navy Frigate

Rendering of USS Constellation (FFG-62). Fincantieri Image

The Navy on Thursday issued Fincantieri Marinette Marine a $554 million contract to start building the next frigate in the Constellation class, the service announced.

The award is for the future USS Congress (FFG-63), which is the second hull in the Constellation class.

“The Navy Program Office is pleased to award the option for the USS Congress (FFG 63) to our industry partner Fincantieri Marinette Marine,” Capt. Kevin Smith, the program...

https://news.usni.org/2021/05/20/navy-issues-554m-contract-modification-for-second-navy-frigate

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