A new frigate design for the U.S. Navy is being developed on a Coast Guard hull form, rather than a warship. The FF(X) concept emerged with a level of detail specification and combat system ...

Since entering service in 2008, Legend-class cutters have shown they are formidable ships, and they have a proven design.

During Surface Navy 2026's Future Fleet Panel new details surrounding the U.S Navy's FF(X) program were unveiled.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Craig Hooper evaluates security threats and proposes solutions. The Legend class is no bleeding-edge, technology-infused bruiser.

The Navy’s future small surface combatant will serve as a command-and-control platform to coordinate with, and operate, ...

The decision by the US at the end of 2025 to cancel the Constellation-class frigate for a new FF(X) design caught many by surprise.

The first Arctic Security Cutter (ASC) of the US Coast Guard (USCG) will be built in Finland by Rauma Marine Constructions ...

HII should be able to launch the proposed new US Navy (USN) small surface combatant (SSC) meant to replace the cancelled ...

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