These 5 Naval Platforms Will Ensure America’s Supremacy at Sea
All of these upcoming programs are essential for the Navy’s continued power projection out at sea.
Although shipbuilding delays and budgetary constraints have plagued all of the U.S. military’s upcoming programs, the Navy hopes to field several next-generation systems over the next decade. From the F/A-XX fighter jet and the Constellation-class frigates to the Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines and the Ford-class aircraft carriers, the service is gearing up to ensure its sea-based supremacy.
The F/A-XX
Industry experts and aviation buffs alike are anticipating the Navy’s decision pertaining to who will build its sixth-generation F/A-XX fighter series. All the big name manufacturers, including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman, have previously submitted details proposals for evaluation. Designed to replace the F/A-18 Super Hornet and Boeing EA-18G Growler airframes, the upcoming fighter is expected to be equipped with advanced range, sensors, stealth capabilities, and other emerging technologies. Like the Air Force’s Next-Generation Air Dominance program, the F/A-XX will be integrated to fly with unmanned platforms.
The Constellation-class frigates
Set to commission by the end of the decade, the Navy’s fourth Constellation-class guided missile frigate will enter service alongside its sister ships with multi-mission capacities. The advanced warships in this class are designed to carry out air warfare, information operations, surface warfare, electronic warfare, and anti-submarine warfare. Armament-wise, the Constellation frigates can pack a punch. The Mk41 vertical launch system will be incorporated, enabling the warships to fire a range of surface-to-air missiles like the Sea Sparrow.
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