The U.S. Navy's New Frigate Could Pack a Serious Punch (Think Lasers and Missiles)
February 6, 2019
Extra firepower without extra cost.
by David Axe
The Navy originally conceived of the FFG(X) frigate as a small, inexpensive warship with modest combat capabilities that would complement the fleet's bigger, pricier and more sophisticated destroyers and cruisers.
But in the five years since the sailing branch decided it needed a new frigate, the FFG(X) has grown in sophistication. The warship the Navy projects it will start building in 2020 could feature many of the same weapons and sensors as bigger ships. And it could have extra space and power for future upgrades.
Incredibly, the frigate might have gotten cheaper while also becoming more capable, owing to the Navy's decision to use an existing combat system on the vessel instead of developing a boutique system specifically for the class.
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