FF(X)
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[[Image:240522-N-RB182-1098 USCGC Calhoun (cropped).jpg|thumb|The [[Legend-class cutter]], the base design for the FF(X)]] |
[[Image:240522-N-RB182-1098 USCGC Calhoun (cropped).jpg|thumb|The [[Legend-class cutter]], the base design for the FF(X)]] |
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On November 25, 2025, Secretary of the Navy [[ |
On November 25, 2025, Secretary of the Navy [[John C. Phelan]] announced the cancellation of the [[Constellation-class frigate|''Constellation''-class frigate]] program beyond the first two ships, citing the need to build ships at a faster rate.{{Cite news |last=LaGrone |first=Sam |date=November 15, 2025 |title=Navy Cancels Constellation-class Frigate Program |url=https://news.usni.org/2025/11/25/navy-cancels-constellation-class-frigate-program-considering-new-small-surface-combatants |access-date=December 19, 2025 |website=USNI News |language=en-US}} |
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The FF(X) program was announced on December 19, 2025, in social media posts by Phelan and Chief of Naval Operations Admiral [[Daryl Caudle]]. The program's objective is to have the first ship in the water by 2028.{{Cite web |title=Navy Announces New Small Surface Combatant |url=https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/Press-Releases/display-pressreleases/Article/4364538/navy-announces-new-small-surface-combatant/ |access-date=2025-12-19 |website=U.S. Navy |date=2025-12-19 |language=en-US}} |
The FF(X) program was announced on December 19, 2025, in social media posts by Phelan and Chief of Naval Operations Admiral [[Daryl Caudle]]. The program's objective is to have the first ship in the water by 2028.{{Cite web |title=Navy Announces New Small Surface Combatant |url=https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/Press-Releases/display-pressreleases/Article/4364538/navy-announces-new-small-surface-combatant/ |access-date=2025-12-19 |website=U.S. Navy |date=2025-12-19 |language=en-US}} |
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