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Navy Announces New Frigate Class, Taps HII to Build Off National Security Cutter

2 sources · first reported 186d ago

The US Navy has announced a new frigate class, with Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) tapped to build the vessels off the national security cutter.

Why it matters

The new frigate class is a key part of the Navy's modernization efforts, with the first vessels expected to be delivered in the mid-2020s.

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