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The Navy Is Looking for a New Frigate to Replace the Troubled Littoral Combat Ship

Navy releases requirements for new guided-missile frigate, effectively turning its back on the troubled, decade-long Littoral Combat Ship program.

By Kyle Mizokami
Jul 11, 2017



The U.S. Navy has solicited industry for a new frigate design, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with the troubled, frigate-sized Littoral Combat Ships. The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) fell victim to a combination of technological overreach and a changing geopolitical environment that made the ships minimally capable, unreliable, and obsolete in a world of variable global threats. In its place, the Navy wants a more traditional guided-missile frigate design capable of tackling larger, more complex roles.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/military/navy-ships/news/a27258/navy-looking-for-a-new-frigate-replace-littoral-combat-ship/
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