The US Navy has announced that it has selected and awarded a contract to Marinette Marine to design and build the first in class new guided missile frigate design. Marinette… Continue reading "USN Selects Fincantieri Design for FFG(X)"
In a surprising change of tack, Lockheed Martin has announced they will not be submitting the Freedom-class LCS derivative to the final phase of the FFG(X) competition later this summer,… Continue reading "Lockheed Martin Pulls Freedom-class Derivative out of FFG(X) Competition"
The MAD-FIRES round is a prototype rocket propelled smart shell for the Navy’s 57mm guns. Standing for Multi-Azimuth Defense Fast Intercept Round Engagement System, the round will provide guided hit-to-kill… Continue reading "MAD-FIRES 57mm Shell May Provide Expanded Capabilities to Navy’s Mk 110 Guns"
For US Navy watchers, the FFG(X) program presents a chance to return to form for the USN. The last true frigate the USN operated was the Oliver Hazard Perry class,… Continue reading "FFG(X): What Will the US Navy Choose for its New Frigate?"