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Category: U.S. Navy

  • Navy cancels four Constellation-class frigates

    Navy cancels four Constellation-class frigates The U.S. Navy has canceled the next four planned Constellation-class guided-missile frigates as the service reevaluates its fleet composition and acquisition strategy, according to multiple public reports and Navy budget documents. The move won’t impact the first two ships in the class, Constellation (FFG-62) and Congress (FFG-63), which are under…

  • St. Johns Ship Building wins its first U.S. Navy shipbuilding contract

    St. Johns Ship Building wins its first U.S. Navy shipbuilding contract St. Johns Ship Building in Palatka, Fla., a subsidiary of Americraft Marine, has been awarded its first U.S. Navy shipbuilding contract. It covers construction of a dive support vessel (DSV) that will serve roles including support for specialized diving and underwater support, operations, and…