The U.S. Navy has formally funded the first four FF(X) frigates in its FY2027 budget, launching a new ship class designed to take over routine missions from Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. This investment signals a US Navy shift in force structure that preserves high-end combatants for major conflict while sustaining global maritime presence at lower cost. Read full defense news at this link...
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| The cost breakdown includes $972.5M for basic construction, representing about 58 percent of the total, $331.1M for electronics at about 20 percent, $53.8M for ordnance at roughly 3 percent, and $29M for hull, mechanical, and electrical systems at about 2 percent, with other costs totaling about $53M. (Picture source: HII) |